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Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift vs Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN DIAGONAL FISHEYE Art

Both are Leica L lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.39 m

Pick the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN DIAGONAL FISHEYE Art if

  • You need 3⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/4.5)
  • You want autofocus (Linear motor): the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift is manual focus only
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 5

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift and the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN DIAGONAL FISHEYE Art
Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN DIAGONAL FISHEYE Art
Brand
Laowa
Sigma
Type
Tilt-Shift
Fisheye
Max aperture
f/4.5
f/1.4 3⅓ stops faster
Weight
not listed
1360 g
Length
not listed
157.9 mm
Diameter
not listed
104 mm
Min focus distance
0.2 m closer
0.39 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.06×
Aperture blades
5
11 more blades
Optical design
17 elements / 11 groups
21 elements / 15 groups
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
Linear motor
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
not listed
2024
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
15mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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