Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
7Artisans
43 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 6 |
| Groups | 12 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/6.3 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 300 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)
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.009score per dollar
vs
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm0.036score per dollar
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm offers 4.0x better value for money
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 Mark II 18mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
