Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm
Laowa
54 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 20 |
| Groups | 10 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 5★ |
| Coating | Frog Eye Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 12mm0.064score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.141score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
