Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4 | 1:3.8 |
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)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.119score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.103score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
