Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm
Rokinon
46 Overall Score
Scores
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Macro
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Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Rokinon Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 8 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | UMC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | Linear STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm | 120 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4★ | 0.33x |
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)
Rokinon Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.160score per dollar
vs
Rokinon Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm0.115score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm offers 1.4x 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 4 of 21 specs.
