Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC ContemporaryvsSony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G
12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary
12mm / F1.4
18mm equiv.
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E PZ 10-20mm F4 G
10-20mm / F4
15-30mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the E PZ 10-20mm F4 G suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 10-20mm in a single lens
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
- E PZ 10-20mm F4 G55mm long × 69.8mm diameter
12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary | Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 10mm | +2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 12mm | 20mm | −8mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F4 | 3.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F4 | 3.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | — | 13cm | No data |
| Max magnification | — | 0.14× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | — | 178g | No data |
| Length | — | 55mm | No data |
| Diameter | — | 69.8mm | No data |
| Filter size | 62mm | 62mm | — |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 | +3year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary relative to E PZ 10-20mm F4 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary
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E PZ 10-20mm F4 G
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