Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Pentax Limited HD 31mmF1.8 31mm
Pentax
62 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Pentax Limited HD 31mmF1.8 31mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 31 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 31 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 9 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | HD coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4 | 1:6.25 |
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)
Pentax Limited HD 31mmF1.8 31mm
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.175score per dollar
vs
Pentax Limited HD 31mmF1.8 31mm0.062score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm offers 2.8x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Pentax Limited HD 31mmF1.8 31mm
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.
