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Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (L-Mount) vs Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)

Key differences

  • —The 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (L-Mount) is 957g lighter (228g vs 1185g).
  • —The 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount) is faster: f/1.8 vs f/4 (≈2.3 stops more light).
  • —At launch the 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (L-Mount) cost $1,050 less ($549 vs $1,599).
  • —The 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (L-Mount) is manual focus only.
  • —For close-ups the 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount) reaches 0.10× vs 0.07×.

Which to choose

  • 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The lightest option: 228g, 957g less than the next
    • +A physical aperture ring
    • +The lowest launch price: $549, $1,050 less
  • 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The brightest aperture: f/1.8, about 2.3 stops more light
    • +Autofocus

Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.

Laowa
14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (L-Mount)
Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (L-Mount)
16842ZERO-D
Sigma
14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)
ART
Mount
L-Mount (FF)
L-Mount (FF)
Focal length
14mm
14mm
Max aperture
F4
F1.8◆
Weight
228g◆
1,185g
Dimensions ⌀ × L
58.0 × 59.0mm
95.4 × 150.0mm
Volume
156 cm³◆
1072 cm³
Density
1.46 g/cm³
1.11 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀52mm
—
Min focus
0.27m
0.27m
Max magnification
0.07×
0.10×◆
Elements / groups
13 / 9
16 / 11
Aperture blades
5
9◆
Focus drive
Manual Helicoid
HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
—
—
Aperture ring
Yes
—
Released
2020
2019
MSRP (USD)
$549◆
$1,599
Sharpness
7.6
8.8◆
Bokeh Rendering
6.0
7.6◆
Autofocus Speed
MF
7.6
Flare Resistance
7.0
7.4◆
Build / Sealing
8.5◆
8.4
Value / Size
8.0◆
7.8
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Performance overlay

  • 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (L-Mount)
  • 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art (L-Mount)

◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.