Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL55F18Z 55mm
Sony
46 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Macro
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Sony FE SEL55F18Z 55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 7 |
| Groups | 12 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Linear Autofocus Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4★ | 0.14x |
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)
Sony FE SEL55F18Z 55mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.160score per dollar
vs
Sony FE SEL55F18Z 55mm0.080score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm offers 2.0x 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 5 of 21 specs.
