Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary vs Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC 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 0.17 m vs 0.2 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.12× vs 0.09× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Pick the Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 23 g lighter (212 g vs 235 g)
- You want a compact lens: 59.2 mm vs 69.7 mm long
Spec differences
11 differences| Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary | Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
1 stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
235 g
|
212 g
lighter
|
| Length |
69.7 mm
|
59.2 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
68 mm
|
70 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
closer
|
0.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.12×
larger
|
0.09×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 12 groups
|
12 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
Linear motor
|
| Released |
2025
|
not listed
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Filter thread
- 62 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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