Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
vs
Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 Autofocus 23mm
Sirui
65 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 Autofocus 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 172 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.4★ | — |
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)
Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 Autofocus 23mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm0.160score per dollar
vs
Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 Autofocus 23mm0.232score per dollar
Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 Autofocus 23mm offers 1.5x 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 8 of 21 specs.
