Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F/3.5-5.6
Panasonic
76 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Travel
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F/3.5-5.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | POWER O.I.S. |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4 | 1:3.7 |
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 Vario 12-60mm F/3.5-5.6
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.