Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN ContemporaryvsSigma 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary
10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
10-18mm / F2.8
15-27mm equiv.
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12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary
12mm / F1.4
18mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 10-18mm in a single lens
When the 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary64mm long × 72.2mm diameter
12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary | Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 10mm | 12mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 18mm | 12mm | +6mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 12cm | — | No data |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 255g | — | No data |
| Length | 64mm | — | No data |
| Diameter | 72.2mm | — | No data |
| Filter size | 67mm | 62mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary relative to 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
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12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary
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