Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D vs Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.18 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Astro, landscape, interiors
Pick the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 5
Spec differences
14 differences| Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D | Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.4
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
220 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
64.8 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
64 mm
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
closer
|
0.18 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
5
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2026
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 15mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D
A fast manual wide-angle for full-frame Sony with low distortion.
Pros
- f/2
- Low distortion
- Sharp
Cons
- Manual focus and aperture
- Large front element
Our notes
Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
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