Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN 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 DN Art if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Pick the f/2 DG DN Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 265 g lighter (370 g vs 635 g)
- You want a compact lens: 72.4 mm vs 111.2 mm long
Spec differences
10 differences| f/1.4 DG DN Art | f/2 DG DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
1 stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
635 g
|
370 g
lighter
|
| Length |
111.2 mm
|
72.4 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
87.8 mm
|
70 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.23 m
|
0.22 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 15 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
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- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 20mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Released
- 2022 both
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