Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Canon L EF 135mm f/2L USM 135mm
Canon
64 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Canon L EF 135mm f/2L USM 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 10 |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 8 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 914 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4★ | 0.19x |
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 L EF 135mm f/2L USM 135mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (21st percentile)
- Below average macro (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.160score per dollar
vs
Canon L EF 135mm f/2L USM 135mm0.050score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm offers 3.2x 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 6 of 22 specs.
