Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary
Lens for Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X, Canon RF · Announced August 2025
Official site on sigma-global.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- APS-C lens
- Ultra-wide
Typically A$787–A$900 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$819
at Digidirect
- Used from
- A$750 at eBay.com.au8% under new
- Used, typically
- A$885
- Focal length: 12mm, 18mm equivalent (19mm on Canon)
- Max aperture: f/1.4
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: Stepping motor
- Weight: 225 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.12×, Focuses to 0.17 m
12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary overview
The Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary is a 12mm f/1.4 prime for APS-C cameras on Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X and Canon RF, announced by Sigma in August 2025. 45 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits landscapes and interiors, low light, and travel. It is a weaker pick for close-ups.
New, it sells for A$819 to A$999 at the 4 stores we track in Australia that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at A$750. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$787 to A$900 new.
Worth comparing it with the Viltrox AF 13mm F1.4, Sony E 11mm F1.8 and Zeiss Touit 2.8/12.
Where to buy the 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary in Australia
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DigidirectBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Fujifilm X version
A$819
Digidirect
Open boxIn stock
EX · Authorized dealer · Sony E version
A$885
Georges Cameras
NewIn stock
Fujifilm X · Authorized dealer · Fujifilm X version
A$899.96
18% off
A$1,100Georges Cameras
NewIn stock
Sony E · Authorized dealer · Sony E version
A$935
15% off
A$1,100Georges Cameras
NewIn stock
Canon RF · Authorized dealer · Canon RF version
A$995
9% off
A$1,100Camera Electronic
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Fujifilm X version
A$999
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Things to know
- 12mm prime, f/1.4; 18mm equivalent (19mm on Canon).
- APS-C lens: on a full-frame body of the same mount it crops the frame.
- Autofocus (Stepping motor motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 225 g; 68 × 69.4 mm; 62mm filters.
- Focuses down to 0.17 m, up to 0.12× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Made in 3 mount versions: check the version before you buy.
- Used, it typically sells for about A$885 in Australia (asking prices over 21 days); today from A$750.
Good for
- Landscapes and interiors (18mm-equivalent wide end)
- Low light (f/1.4)
- Travel (225 g)
Not the best for
- Close-ups (0.12× magnification)
From the 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in Australia: about 3% under the price in the US, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $579≈ A$843 | $464.95≈ A$677 |
| United Kingdom | £454≈ A$884 | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you)Cheapest | A$819 | A$750 |
| Singapore | S$798≈ A$906 | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
A$885
Usually A$796.50 to A$885 · 21 days, 35 listings
Cheapest used today
A$750
15% under what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | A$750 | A$796.50 | A$796.50 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | A$750 | A$885 | A$885 | 15 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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More options
Alternatives to the 12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary
Sony
E 11mm F1.8
11mm f/1.8 · 2022
- 17mm eq.
- Weather sealed
Zeiss
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12mm f/2.8 · 2013
- 18mm eq.
- 260 g
Laowa
9mm f/2.8 Zero-D
9mm f/2.8 · 2018
- 14mm eq.
- Manual focus
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12mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 12mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 18mm equivalent (19mm on Canon)
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Made for
- APS-C
- Elements / groups
- 14 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 0.17 m
- Max magnification
- 0.12×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Stepping motor)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 225 g
- Diameter × length
- 68 × 69.4 mm
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
Cameras it fits
All 45 →
Fujifilm
X-T30 III
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2025
- 6.2K video
- 30 fps
Fujifilm
X-E5
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
Canon
EOS R50 V
APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2025
- 4K 60p
- 15 fps
Fujifilm
X-M5
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2024
- 6.2K video
- 30 fps
Sony
ZV-E10 II
APS-C · 26 MP · 2024
- 4K 60p
- 11 fps
Fujifilm
X-T50
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
An APS-C lens also mounts on full-frame bodies of the same mount, where it crops the frame; those aren't listed.