Leica Summicron-TL 23mm f/2 ASPH. vs Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Leica L prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica Summicron-TL 23mm f/2 ASPH. if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 186 g lighter (154 g vs 340 g)
- You want a compact lens: 37 mm vs 76.9 mm long
Pick the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.35 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.14× vs 0.08× maximum magnification
Spec differences
10 differences| Leica Summicron-TL 23mm f/2 ASPH. | Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.4
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
154 g
lighter
|
340 g
|
| Length |
37 mm
shorter
|
76.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
65.8 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.35 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.08×
|
0.14×
larger
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 6 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2023
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 23mm both
- Filter thread
- 52 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both