Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary vs Viltrox AF 23mm F1.4
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.25 m on the 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, against 0.30 m on the AF 23mm F1.4.
- Max magnification: 0.14× on the 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, against 0.10× on the AF 23mm F1.4.
- Aperture ring: Yes on the AF 23mm F1.4, against No on the 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary.
- Weight: 260 g on the AF 23mm F1.4, against 340 g on the 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary.
23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary or AF 23mm F1.4: which should you buy?
Choose the 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary for its closest focus and max magnification.
Choose the AF 23mm F1.4 for its aperture ring and weight.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $609 new $514.95 used | $279.99 new $165 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 23mm | 23mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 35mm equivalent (37mm on Canon) | 35mm equivalent (37mm on Canon) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Made for | APS-C | APS-C |
| Elements / groups | 13 / 10 | 11 / 10 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.25 m (best) | 0.30 m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× (best) | 0.10× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Stepping motor) | Yes (STM) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | — | No |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (best) |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 340 g | 260 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 65.8 × 76.9 mm | 65 × 72 mm |
| Filter thread | 52 mm | 52 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.