Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A vs Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 Detailed Comparison

Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A vs Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8

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Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8

Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A over Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8

Price	$708 vs $2,299	Cheaper by $1,591
Focal Length - Tele	20mm vs 18mm	2mm more tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 2.8	faster lens at wide
Diaphragm Blades	9 vs	better Bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing

Reasons to choose Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 over Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A

Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A vs Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A	Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8
Brand	Sigma	Zeiss
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$708.03	$2,299.00
Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	20mm	18mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F2.8
Min Aperture		F22
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	15	14
Optical Groups	11	12
Special Elements	Two FLD, five SLD elements + Super Multi-Layer coating	4 APD, 2 ASPH elements, Zeiss T* coating
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.3m	0.25m
Max Magnification	0.14X	0.14X
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	No AF
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	950g	721g
Diameter	91mm	73mm
Length	130mm	93mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Yes
Filter Thread	Unknown	77mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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