Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN ContemporaryvsTokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E
23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
23mm / F1.4
35mm equiv.
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atx-m 23mm F1.4 E
23mm / F1.4
35mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the atx-m 23mm F1.4 E suits you better
- Weight54g 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
- 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary76.8mm long × 65.8mm diameter
- atx-m 23mm F1.4 E72mm long × 65mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 23mm | 23mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 23mm | 23mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F1.4 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F1.4 | — |
| Min aperture | F16 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 30cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.10× | +0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 330g | 276g | +54g |
| Length | 76.8mm | 72mm | +4.8mm |
| Diameter | 65.8mm | 65mm | +0.8mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 52mm | — |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary relative to atx-m 23mm F1.4 E.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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atx-m 23mm F1.4 E
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