7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
7Artisans
64 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Sigma
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
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Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
88 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens receives high praise for its sharpness, quiet autofocus, and compact size. Users find it versatile for portraits, street photography, and video, though some note the lack of weather sealing and an aperture ring. Overall, it is considered a top-tier prime lens for APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Sharp from f/1.4
- Quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile for portraits and street
- Great for video streaming
Cons
- No weather sealing
- No aperture ring
- Slightly heavier than some alternatives
Image quality 7
Autofocus performance 4
Build quality 5
Size and weight 4
Versatility 4
Weather sealing 3
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| 7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm | Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 75 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 75 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 13 |
| Groups | 6 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 75 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.3★ |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm0.387score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm0.196score per dollar
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
