Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM 60mm
Canon
72 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM 60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 60 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 198 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4 | 1:1 |
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 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM 60mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
