AOM SN1650BLAUVJK
AOM
41 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Sigma
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AOM SN1650BLAUVJK
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Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
88 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens receives high praise for its sharpness, quiet autofocus, and compact size. Users find it versatile for portraits, street photography, and video, though some note the lack of weather sealing and an aperture ring. Overall, it is considered a top-tier prime lens for APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Sharp from f/1.4
- Quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile for portraits and street
- Great for video streaming
Cons
- No weather sealing
- No aperture ring
- Slightly heavier than some alternatives
Image quality 7
Autofocus performance 4
Build quality 5
Size and weight 4
Versatility 4
Weather sealing 3
Scores
Macro
Professional
Street
Travel
Video Cinema
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Specifications
| AOM SN1650BLAUVJK | Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | — | Canon RF |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | — | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.3★ |
Pros & Cons
AOM SN1650BLAUVJK
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average build (29th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
AOM SN1650BLAUVJK0.245score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm0.167score per dollar
AOM SN1650BLAUVJK offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
Scores 75 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.
