Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm
Tamron
86 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 21 |
| Groups | 12 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 2-2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 1.17 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 330 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4 | 1:5.55 |
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)
Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (25th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.175score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm0.074score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm offers 2.4x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Tamron Di III A058 35-150mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
