Sigma 207975
Sigma
85 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm
Laowa
58 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Street
Macro
Portrait
Travel
Budget
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma 207975 | Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle-zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | FEC (Frog EyeCoating) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 117 mm★ | 150 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4★ | 0.2x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma 207975
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma 2079750.133score per dollar
vs
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm0.291score per dollar
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Sigma 207975
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm
Verdict
Winner: Sigma 207975
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
