Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D vs Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
Both are Canon RF prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.12× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary is made for APS-C
Pick the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D is manual focus only
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
14 differences| Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D | Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
250 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
67.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
69 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.18 m
|
0.17 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
larger
|
0.12×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 10 groups
|
14 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2025
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D
This 12mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Laowa fits Canon RF mount cameras, with low-distortion design. A manual-focus wide-angle lens from Laowa designed for low distortion.
Our notes
Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
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