Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC ContemporaryvsZEISS Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T*
12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary
12mm / F1.4
18mm equiv.
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Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T*
12mm / F2.8
18mm equiv.
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Which to choose
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
When the Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T* suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
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
- Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T*68mm long × 88mm diameter
12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary | ZEISS Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 12mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 12mm | 12mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | — | 18cm | No data |
| Max magnification | — | 0.14× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 10blades | No data |
| Weight | — | 260g | No data |
| Length | — | 68mm | No data |
| Diameter | — | 88mm | No data |
| Filter size | 62mm | 67mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2013 | +12year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary relative to Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary
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Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T*
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