Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D vs Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art if
- You need 2⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/4)
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.1× vs 0.07× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 5
Spec differences
11 differences| Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D | Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/1.8
2⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
1185 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
150 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
95.4 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.27 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.07×
|
0.1×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
5
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 9 groups
|
16 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 14mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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