Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
Lightdow
63 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Sigma
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
No customer feedback yet
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
| Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm | Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 13 |
| Groups | 6 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano-coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VCM | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.3★ |
Pros & Cons
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
No current pricing available
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
