Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN | Contemporary 023 vs Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift
Both are Leica L lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN | Contemporary 023 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.25 m
Pick the Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift if
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 14 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
12 differences| Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN | Contemporary 023 | Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Tilt-Shift
|
| Weight |
225 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
48.8 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
64 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.12 m
closer
|
0.25 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.28×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
14
more blades
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 8 groups
|
18 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2023
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 17mm both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN | Contemporary 023
A 17mm f/4 full-frame wide-angle prime lens, the Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN | Contemporary 023 is designed for Leica L mount bodies, from the Sigma Contemporary line. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift
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