Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
Canon
48 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/75 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | DC |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 1.50 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4★ | 0.25x |
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)
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.