Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
Nikon
73 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Budget
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 21 |
| Groups | 12 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | 22-45★ |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4-8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4 | 1:2.86 |
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)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.