Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 14mm F2.8 ED[IF] vs Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
Both are Pentax K prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 14mm F2.8 ED[IF] if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.27 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.19× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 69 mm vs 126 mm long
Pick the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- Your camera has no AF drive motor: the HSM is built into the lens, the Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 14mm F2.8 ED[IF] needs a screw drive in the body
- You shoot full frame: the Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 14mm F2.8 ED[IF] is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 6
- You prefer a newer design: released 2017 vs 2004
Spec differences
13 differences| Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 14mm F2.8 ED[IF] | Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Pentax
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
420 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
69 mm
shorter
|
126 mm
|
| Diameter |
84 mm
slimmer
|
95.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
closer
|
0.27 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
larger
|
0.1×
|
| Aperture blades |
6
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 11 groups
|
16 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
screw-drive
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2004
|
2017
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Pentax K both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 14mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 14mm F2.8 ED[IF]
A 14mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens, the Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 14mm F2.8 ED[IF] is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
The Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is a full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens covering 14mm at f/1.8 for Pentax K mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture wide-angle prime from Sigma's Art line, popular for astrophotography and land...
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