Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
Lightdow
63 Overall Score
vs
Sigma DC DN 23mm F1.4 DC DN 23mm
Sigma
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
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Sigma DC DN 23mm F1.4 DC DN 23mm
88 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens receives high praise for its sharpness, quiet autofocus, and compact size. Users find it versatile for portraits, street photography, and video, though some note the lack of weather sealing and an aperture ring. Overall, it is considered a top-tier prime lens for APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Sharp from f/1.4
- Quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile for portraits and street
- Great for video streaming
Cons
- No weather sealing
- No aperture ring
- Slightly heavier than some alternatives
Image quality 7
Autofocus performance 4
Build quality 5
Size and weight 4
Versatility 4
Weather sealing 3
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Macro
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm | Sigma DC DN 23mm F1.4 DC DN 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 13 |
| Groups | 6 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano-coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VCM | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.3★ |
Pros & Cons
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong aperture (77th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma DC DN 23mm F1.4 DC DN 23mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm0.417score per dollar
vs
Sigma DC DN 23mm F1.4 DC DN 23mm0.115score per dollar
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma DC DN 23mm F1.4 DC DN 23mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
