Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III vs A 15 mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal fisheye

Voigtlander
Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III
Sigma
A 15 mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal fisheye
Here we are comparing the Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III and the Sigma A 15 mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal fisheye. The Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III is a 15mm wide-angle prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.5, released in 2015. The Sigma A 15 mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal fisheye is a 15mm fisheye lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4, released in 2024.
There is a 9 years difference between the Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III and the Sigma A 15 mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal fisheye — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.
Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | |
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| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Landscape Budget | Landscape |
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Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 15 mm | 15 mm |
| Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.4 |
| Aperture Blades | 10 | 11 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.3 m | 0.39 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.16x | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 294 g | 1360 g |
| Length | 67.5 mm | 104 mm |
| Diameter | 66.4 mm | 157.9 mm |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | - |
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| Release Year | 2015 | 2024 |
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Comparing Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III (15 mm, f/4.5) and Sigma A 15 mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal fisheye (15 mm, f/1.4).
Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III is the lightest at 294 g, Sigma A 15 mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal fisheye weighs 1360 g.
Sigma A 15 mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal fisheye offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar 15 mm f/4.5 Aspherical III can focus closest at 0.3 m minimum focus distance.
Use the detailed comparison table below to see all specifications side-by-side and find the perfect lens for your photography needs.
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