Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Laowa Probe Zoom 15-24mm T8 4 15-24mm
Laowa
18 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Laowa Probe Zoom 15-24mm T8 4 15-24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | ARRI PL |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 1.40 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 600 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4 | 1.6:1★ |
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)
Laowa Probe Zoom 15-24mm T8 4 15-24mm
- Strong versatility (68th percentile)
- Strong macro (65th percentile)
- Below average build (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
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.