Lens Comparison
Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (L-mount) vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary (L-mount)
Key Differences
- Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (L-mount) has a better min focus distance (20 cm vs 120 cm).
- Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (L-mount) has a better weight (228g (8.0 oz) vs 1140g (2.51 lb)).
- Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (L-mount) has a better length (49mm vs 196.6mm).
- Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary (L-mount) has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
- Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (L-mount) has a better maximum aperture (f/4 vs f/5).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 14mm | 100-400mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 12 | − |
| Optical Groups | 8 | − |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | No | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | 120 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.07x | 0.24x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $799 | $759 |
| Filter Size | − | 67mm |
| Diameter | 68mm | 86mm |
| Length | 49mm | 196.6mm |
| Weight | 228g (8.0 oz) | 1140g (2.51 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
