Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
The Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens receives high praise for its sharpness, quiet autofocus, and compact size. Users find it versatile for portraits, street photography, and video, though some note the lack of weather sealing and an aperture ring. Overall, it is considered a top-tier prime lens for APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Sharp from f/1.4
- Quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile for portraits and street
- Great for video streaming
Cons
- No weather sealing
- No aperture ring
- Slightly heavier than some alternatives
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6mm
This manual fisheye lens delivers a distinctive circular image with strong distortion that many users love for creative shots like skateboarding videos and travel photos. Build quality is praised as solid for the price, but compatibility issues on Canon mirrorless and full-frame cameras are a notable drawback. Focusing is tricky due to the manual-only design and narrow depth of field at wide apertures. Overall, it's a fun, affordable lens for those who understand its limitations.
Pros
- Solid build quality for the price
- Fun creative fisheye effect
- Compact and portable
- Good value for money
- Sharp image in center
Cons
- Manual focus only, tricky to use
- Compatibility issues with Canon mirrorless
- Small image circle on full-frame cameras
- No autofocus
- Cannot use lens filters
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm | AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 23 mm | 6 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 23 mm | 6 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 6 |
| Groups | 10 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.34 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.3★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6mm
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 6mm offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
