Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
Viltrox
67 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | HD nano-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 550 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4 | 1:9.09 |
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)
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.175score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm0.382score per dollar
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Viltrox AF 56/1.7 XF 56mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
