Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 250mm
Canon
84 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 250mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.38 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4★ | 0.29x |
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)
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 250mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.160score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 250mm0.425score per dollar
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 250mm offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
