Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
88 Overall Score
vs
TTArtisan 10028 100mm
TTArtisan
63 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
95 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
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
Image quality 6
Aperture speed 5
Build quality 4
Weight and size 5
Astrophotography suitability 6
Corner aberrations 2
TTArtisan 10028 100mm
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | TTArtisan 10028 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Manual |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm | 100 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4 | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
TTArtisan 10028 100mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.153score per dollar
vs
TTArtisan 10028 100mm0.342score per dollar
TTArtisan 10028 100mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
