Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary vs Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6

Key Differences

  • Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/4).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better weight (167g (5.9 oz) vs 265g (9.3 oz)).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better length (45mm vs 60.5mm).
  • Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary has a better min focus distance (23 cm vs 30 cm).
  • Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length23mm28-60mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements109
Optical Groups87
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades97
Rounded ApertureYesNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent35-35mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorHLAStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance23 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.21x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureYesNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$449$499
Filter Size52mm40mm
Diameter64.8mm66.6mm
Length60.5mm45mm
Weight265g (9.3 oz)167g (5.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo