Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Sony vs Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony)

Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Sony vs Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony)

When comparing Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony) and Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Sony, which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Sony E. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.

Winner: Tied

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

2. Largest Aperture Comparison

Both lenses share the same aperture of 2.8 — this means that you may buy both Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D - Sony and Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro - (Sony) in this regard; they''re the same.

Winner: Tied

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Sony and Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony):

	Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D - Sony	Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro - (Sony)
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Venus Optics Laowa	Sigma
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	12 mm	105 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Type	Prime	Missing