ZLY Technology KD-8518C 85mm
ZLY Technology
38 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Sigma
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ZLY Technology KD-8518C 85mm
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Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 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
Macro
Professional
Street
Travel
Video Cinema
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Specifications
| ZLY Technology KD-8518C 85mm | Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 13 |
| Groups | 6 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | ultra multi-coating (UMC) | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/85 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.3★ |
Pros & Cons
ZLY Technology KD-8518C 85mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
ZLY Technology KD-8518C 85mm0.225score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm0.096score per dollar
ZLY Technology KD-8518C 85mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Scores 75 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
