Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S 50mm
Nikon
55 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | ARNEO and Nano Crystal |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 1.09 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S 50mm
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S 50mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
