Which of These Affordable but Premium 50mm Lenses Is Best?

If there is one truth in the photography industry, it is that there is no shortage of 50mm lenses for Sony E mount users. While 50mm options run the full gamut from under $100 to north of $2,000, two lenses, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II, sit in the middle of the pack in terms of price but near the top in terms of image quality and performance. Which is right for you? This excellent video review compares both to help you decide. 

Coming to you from Dustin Abbott, this great video review compares the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II lenses, both for Sony E mount. While the Samyang 50mm f/1.4, at $639, is impressively affordable for what you get, the Sigma, at $849, is no slouch either, particularly as a member of the company's esteemed Art series. No matter which you pick, though, it is fantastic to see just how far third-party lenses have come and the pressure they keep on the industry to continue to innovate and offer good value optics for every budget level. Check out the video above for Abbott's full thoughts on both lenses.