Canon EF 14mm F2.8L II USM vs Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is the newer design (2017 vs 2007).
| Spec | EF 14mm F2.8L II USM | 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 14mm | 14mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2007 | 2017 |
| Blades | 6 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Af motor | USM | HSM |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Weight g | 645.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 94.0 | 126.0 |
| Diameter mm | 80.0 | 95.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.15 (closer focusing) | 0.27 |
| Max magnification | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Canon EF 14mm F2.8L II USM
A fast ultra-wide rectilinear prime for full frame with a bulbous front element and a weather-sealed L build.
Pros
- f/2.8 maximum aperture
- Rectilinear, not a fisheye
- Weather-sealed
- Good corner sharpness for its class
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Heavy and bulbous
- Coma in corners at f/2.8
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
An ultra-wide f/1.8 prime for full-frame DSLRs. It is widely used for astrophotography.
Pros
- f/1.8 at 14mm
- Sharp
- Good coma control
Cons
- Bulbous front element
- Heavy at about 1,170 g