Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Sigma
75 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm
7Artisans
41 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Video Cinema
Landscape
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | 7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Groups | 13 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:10★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm0.191score per dollar
vs
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm0.323score per dollar
7Artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II 12mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Scores 75 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
