This is the 3rd of the abovementioned series. To be honest, I actually took the shots with both Sigma 23mm and XF23mm in October last year but it slipped my mind to share it. Recently, someone on the FB page asked about the comparison between these 2 lenses. From there, then I recall I had done that and started to dig around my hard drive.
Of course, like the past 2 posts, this comparison is not scientific, nothing technical or chart board to take reference and compare. All the photos are taken in my house.
The comparison is simple. Shoot at the respective lens’s Minimum Focus Distance (MFD), approximately 50cm and 100cm. Apertures range from wide-open, f2.8, and f4.
For a note, the MFD for the lenses are as of below:
Sigma 23mm – 25cm
XF23mm – 20cm
Remember do not take this comparison seriously.
Shooting at Minimum Focus Distance
Right: XF23mm f1.4 WR @ f1.4
Right: XF23mm f1.4 WR @ f2.8
Right: XF23mm f1.4 WR @ f4
Shooting at approximately 50cm.
Right: XF23mm f1.4 WR @ f1.4
Right: XF23mm f1.4 WR @ f2.8
Right: XF23mm f1.4 WR @ f4
Shooting at approximately 100cm.
Right: XF23mm f1.4 WR @ f1.4
Right: XF23mm f1.4 WR @ f2.8
Right: XF23mm f1.4 WR @ f4
Conclusion
At MFD, XF23mm performs better in terms of sharpness at wide open and closer MFD. On the other hand, Sigma 23mm is a little bit softer at wide open but gets better from f2.8 and f4.
For 50cm and 100cm, the Sigma 23mm is a little bit softer at wide open as compared to the XF23mm. Otherwise, all other aperture values for Sigma 23mm are pretty on par with the XF23mm. If you don’t compare both directly, the Sigma 23mm is good.
In terms of value for money, I think Sigma is the better choice. You can save money on other lenses or accessories. If you are looking for the best of the best at this point, then the latest XF23mm will be your only choice in the market. What do you think?
Thank you for reading.
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