Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC ContemporaryvsSony E 15mm F1.4 G

15mm F1.4 DC Contemporary

15mm / F1.4

23mm equiv.

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E 15mm F1.4 G

15mm / F1.4

23mm equiv.

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Which to choose

There is no large gap in the headline specifications. The choice comes down to rendering, handling and how prices move. Look at sample photos from both.

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

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  • 15mm F1.4 DC Contemporary64.8mm long × 64mm diameter
  • E 15mm F1.4 G69.5mm long × 66.6mm diameter

Specifications compared

Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC Contemporary compared with Sony E 15mm F1.4 G.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSigma 15mm F1.4 DC ContemporarySony E 15mm F1.4 GDifference
Focal length (wide)15mm15mm—
Focal length (tele)15mm15mm—
Max aperture (wide)F1.4F1.4—
Max aperture (tele)F1.4F1.4—
Min apertureF16F16—
Min focus distance—17cmNo data
Max magnification—0.12×No data
Aperture blades—7bladesNo data
Weight220g219g+1g
Length64.8mm69.5mm−4.7mm
Diameter64mm66.6mm−2.6mm
Filter size58mm55mm+3mm
Released20252022+3year
StabilizationNoNo—
Weather sealingYesYes—
MacroNoNo—
AutofocusYesYes—

The difference column reads as 15mm F1.4 DC Contemporary relative to E 15mm F1.4 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

Check prices

15mm F1.4 DC Contemporary

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E 15mm F1.4 G

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