7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II vs Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
Both are Canon RF prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
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 7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II is manual focus only
Spec differences
13 differences| 7artisans 12mm f/2.8 Mark II | Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
7artisans
|
Sigma
|
| 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 |
not listed
|
0.17 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.12×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
14 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2025
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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