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Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art vs f/2 DG DN Contemporary

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

Pick the f/1.4 DG HSM Art if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)

Pick the f/2 DG DN Contemporary if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 665 g lighter (370 g vs 1035 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.22 m vs 0.28 m
  • You want a compact lens: 72.4 mm vs 153.75 mm long

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and the Sigma 20mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary
f/1.4 DG HSM Art f/2 DG DN Contemporary
Max aperture
f/1.4 1 stop faster
f/2
Weight
1035 g
370 g lighter
Length
153.75 mm
72.4 mm shorter
Diameter
90.7 mm
70 mm slimmer
Filter thread
not listed
62 mm
Min focus distance
0.28 m
0.22 m closer
Max magnification
0.14×
0.15× larger
Optical design
15 elements / 11 groups
13 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
HSM
not listed
Released
not listed
2022
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Brand
Sigma both
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
20mm both
Aperture blades
9 both
Image stabilization
No both

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