Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di LD Macro A17NII 70-300mm
Tamron
51 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Tamron Di LD Macro A17NII 70-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4 | 1:2 |
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 LD Macro A17NII 70-300mm
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.