Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
AstrHori MF 9mm f/2.8 9mm
AstrHori
41 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
AstrHori MF 9mm f/2.8 9mm
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | AstrHori MF 9mm f/2.8 9mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 9 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 9 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
AstrHori MF 9mm f/2.8 9mm
- Strong macro (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- 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.