Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Lensbaby Velvet LBV85C 85mm
Lensbaby
33 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
95 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
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
Image quality 6
Aperture speed 5
Build quality 4
Weight and size 5
Astrophotography suitability 6
Corner aberrations 2
Lensbaby Velvet LBV85C 85mm
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Lensbaby Velvet LBV85C 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 0 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.53 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 200 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)
Lensbaby Velvet LBV85C 85mm
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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.