Canon RF10-20mm F4 L IS STMvsSigma 12mm F1.4 DC
RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM
10-20mm / F4
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12mm F1.4 DC
12mm / F1.4
18mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 10-20mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 12mm F1.4 DC suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight320g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM112mm long × 83.7mm diameter
- 12mm F1.4 DC67.4mm long × 69mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM | Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 10mm | 12mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 20mm | 12mm | +8mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | — | No data |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 570g | 250g | +320g |
| Length | 112mm | 67.4mm | +44.6mm |
| Diameter | 83.7mm | 69mm | +14.7mm |
| Filter size | — | 62mm | No data |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM relative to 12mm F1.4 DC.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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RF10-20mm F4 L IS STM
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12mm F1.4 DC
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