Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario H-PS45175K 175mm
Panasonic
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 | Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario H-PS45175K 175mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 45 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 175 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Stepping AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 900 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4★ | 0.20x |
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)
Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario H-PS45175K 175mm
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.119score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario H-PS45175K 175mm0.101score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
