Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon
68 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm | 140 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4★ | 0.23x |
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)
Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
