Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
Panasonic
64 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 2.8-4.0 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 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)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.