Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4 § 03 Head to head
Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4 vs Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
Sigma 28mm f/1.4 is 525 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4 is a 28mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is a 28mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4 
Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art 01
Key differences
Why is the Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4 better than the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art better than the Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4?
- 525 g lighter (865 g vs 1390 g)
- 29 mm shorter (107.7 mm vs 137 mm long)
- Focuses 2 cm closer (0.28 m vs 0.3 m)
- Smaller filter thread (77 mm vs 95 mm)
- Newer design (2018 vs 2015)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has the edge: it is 525 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has the edge: it is 525 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4 | Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28mm | 28mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 1390 g (49.03 oz) | 865 g (1.91 lbs) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 108.9 x 137 mm | 83 mm (diameter) x 107.7 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) | 0.28 m (11.02 in) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.19x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes (dust and splash resistant) |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 16 elements / 13 groups | 17 elements in 12 groups |
| Filter size | 95 mm | 77 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA, Sony E, L-Mount |
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
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Size
- A · Carl
- B · Sigma
- 137 × 108.9 mm
- 107.7 × 83 mm
The Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4 is 29 mm longer and 525 g heavier than the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art.
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Sample frames
Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4 or the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art?
- The Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art weighs 865 g, 525 g less than the Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4 (1390 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4 or the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art?
- The Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art focuses down to 0.28 m, against 0.3 m for the Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4.
- Do the Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4 and the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4 or the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has the edge: it is 525 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Otus 28 mm f/1.4 or the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art better for travel?
- For travel, the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art has the edge: it is 525 g lighter to carry.
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