Viltrox AF 14/4.0 L 14mm
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 14/4.0 L 14mm
The Viltrox lenses are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional value, delivering sharp image quality, solid build, and fast autofocus at a fraction of the cost of name-brand alternatives. Many users highlight the impressive performance for portraits, landscapes, and street photography, with particular acclaim for the 135mm f/1.8 and 16mm f/1.8 models. A few isolated complaints mention autofocus struggles in low light, vignetting, and minor quality control issues, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Solid build construction
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight and compact design
Cons
- Autofocus struggles in low light
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- Minor chromatic aberration
- No weather sealing
- Autofocus noise audible
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
The Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary lens receives high praise from verified buyers, especially for astrophotography and landscapes on APS-C cameras. Users highlight its sharpness, fast aperture, and lightweight build, though some note minor corner aberrations and plastic construction. Overall, it is considered an excellent value for Milky Way and northern lights photography.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Lightweight and compact
- Excellent for astrophotography
- Good for landscapes
Cons
- Minor corner aberrations
- Plastic construction
- No lens hood included
- No Z mount version
- No MF/AF switch
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 14/4.0 L 14mm | Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 14 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | HD multilayer nano coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM+Lead screw★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 172 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23X | 1:8.4★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 14/4.0 L 14mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 14/4.0 L 14mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
