Leica Noctilux-M leicanoctilux50095sil 50mm
Leica
47 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Leica Noctilux-M leicanoctilux50095sil 50mm | Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 14 |
| Groups | 4 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | — | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.95 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Leica M | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.70 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 60 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 700 mm | 172 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.0534722222 | 1:8.4★ |
Pros & Cons
Leica Noctilux-M leicanoctilux50095sil 50mm
- Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (66th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
Leica Noctilux-M leicanoctilux50095sil 50mm0.003score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.160score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm offers 53.3x better value for money
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.
