Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R vs Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary
Both are Fujifilm X mount primes for wide-angle and astrophotography — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R | Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 14mm | 12mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Which should you buy?
- the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary opens wider (f/1.4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary (12mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R (14mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R is first-party (Fujifilm) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 RSee price on Amazon
Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC ContemporarySee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R and the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary?
The Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R is 14mm f/2.8 prime, APS-C; the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary is 12mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Fujifilm X mount.
Which is better in low light, the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R or the Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary?
The Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary — its f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R and Sigma 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Fujifilm X mount lenses, so they fit Fujifilm X-T/X-H/X-Pro/X-E/X-S series (APS-C).
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