Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
The Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary lens receives high praise from verified buyers, especially for astrophotography and landscapes on APS-C cameras. Users highlight its sharpness, fast aperture, and lightweight build, though some note minor corner aberrations and plastic construction. Overall, it is considered an excellent value for Milky Way and northern lights photography.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Lightweight and compact
- Excellent for astrophotography
- Good for landscapes
Cons
- Minor corner aberrations
- Plastic construction
- No lens hood included
- No Z mount version
- No MF/AF switch
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
The Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, lightweight design, and outstanding value for money. Users consistently highlight its impressive image quality, with sharp details and pleasing bokeh, often comparing it favorably to much more expensive lenses. While the autofocus is generally reliable for portraits and stills, some users note it can be noisy and not as fast as native Fuji lenses. A few isolated concerns about dust ingress and the plastic build have been mentioned, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Lightweight and compact design
- Excellent value for money
- Pleasing bokeh
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- Noisy autofocus (some users)
- Autofocus slower than native lenses
- Plastic build
- Dust ingress reported
- No physical aperture ring
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | high-definition nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 550 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4 | 1:9.09 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
