Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN 17mm f/1.7M 17mm
Yongnuo
50 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Yongnuo YN 17mm f/1.7M 17mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 17 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 10 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | nano multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4 | 1:6.67 |
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)
Yongnuo YN 17mm f/1.7M 17mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (73rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.175score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN 17mm f/1.7M 17mm0.303score per dollar
Yongnuo YN 17mm f/1.7M 17mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Yongnuo YN 17mm f/1.7M 17mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
