Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN ArtvsTamron 12-20mm F2.8
14mm F1.4 DG DN Art
14mm / F1.4
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12-20mm F2.8
12-20mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 12-20mm F2.8 suits you better
- Weight600g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-20mm 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
- 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art151.9mm long × 101.4mm diameter
- 12-20mm F2.8119.3mm long × 90mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 14mm | 12mm | +2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 14mm | 20mm | −6mm |
| 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 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 18cm | +0.12m |
| Max magnification | 0.08× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 1.17kg | 570g | +600g |
| Length | 151.9mm | 119.3mm | +32.6mm |
| Diameter | 101.4mm | 90mm | +11.4mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 14mm F1.4 DG DN Art relative to 12-20mm F2.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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14mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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12-20mm F2.8
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