Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
7Artisans
51 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | 7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | multilayer coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 500 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 bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.175score per dollar
vs
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm0.296score per dollar
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
