Combining a comfortable wide-angle design with an ultra-fast maximum aperture, the 16mm f/1.4 DC DN is part of Sigma's Contemporary series of lenses and designed for use with APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Characterized by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, this lens is adept at working in low-light conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field for selective focus control. The optical design makes use of several low dispersion and aspherical elements, which control color fringing and various aberrations in order to provide high sharpness and clarity throughout the aperture range. Individual elements also feature a super multilayered coating to suppress flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions. Benefitting the optical assets, this lens also sports a stepping AF motor for quick, quiet, and smooth focusing performance that suits both still photography as well as video applications.
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Key Features
- APS-C | f/1.4 to f/16
- 24mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Stepping Motor AF System
Combining a comfortable wide-angle design with an ultra-fast maximum aperture, the 16mm f/1.4 DC DN is part of Sigma's Contemporary series of lenses and designed for use with APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Characterized by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, this lens is adept at working in low-light conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field for selective focus control. The optical design makes use of several low dispersion and aspherical elements, which control color fringing and various aberrations in order to provide high sharpness and clarity throughout the aperture range. Individual elements also feature a super multilayered coating to suppress flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions. Benefitting the optical assets, this lens also sports a stepping AF motor for quick, quiet, and smooth focusing performance that suits both still photography as well as video applications.
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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Overview
As part of the Contemporary line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve a balance between convenience and performance, and meshes a compact, lightweight build and versatile handling with notable optical attributes.
Wide-angle prime is designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 24mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and also affords increased control over depth of field for achieving selective focus effects.
Two special low dispersion (SLD) elements and three F low dispersion (FLD) elements reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve greater clarity and color accuracy.
Two aspherical elements are used to limit distortion and spherical aberrations and also contribute to greater overall sharpness and accurate rendering.
A super multilayered coating has been applied to lens elements in order to minimize lens flare and ghosting and contribute to producing contrast-rich and color-neutral imagery, even in backlit conditions.
A stepping AF motor benefits both photographers and videographers with its fast, precise, and near-silent performance.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
The bayonet mount is constructed from brass to ensure accuracy and durability. Additionally, rubber sealing in the mount design renders it dust and splash resistant.
UPC: 085126402655
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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Reviews
El mejor lente
By Walter
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-04-25
Una facilidad de compra, me llegó rápido a casa y ni digamos el lente ultra luminoso y nítido, lo recomiendo 100%.
Perfect for my Nikon DX kit
By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-16
I first tried the Viltrox 13mm lens for my Nikon Z50, to use indoors, darker environments and some astro. I was a good lens, but didn't blow me away, it was also maybe too wide for me for a prime. I ended up returning the Viltrox. After researching the Sigma line, and hearing the rave reviews (some saying they are the best primes for the Nikon DX system), I decided to try this 16mm 1.4. Boy am I glad I decided to go the Sigma route. This lens DID blow me away. The focus is dead on, and the images are sharp! Some prefer aperture rings on their lenses, I actually prefer the simpler clean look of the Sigmas. I also prefer the handling of the Sigma overall as well. Going from a 13mm to 16mm (roughly 19.5mm to 24mm in FX), I prefer the more natural focal length of the 16mm for a fast prime. I do have the wider Nikon DX 12mm-28mm if I do need wider. Nighttime shots indoors and outside are incredible to me with lens. I love this Sigma lens so much, I also purchased the 56mm 1.4 Sigma prime as well.
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is this lens good for the Sony A7Riii ?
is this lens good for the Sony A7Riii ?
Not really, this is a lens for cropped sensors and will reduce the resolution by about 40%. If you are searching Sigma lenses, make sure they have a DG designation instead of a DC designation.
Date published: 2021-01-19
question
What are the physical dimensions of the lens with the hood attached? I have ordered the lens and looking to get a lens case that fits the lens with the hood on. Thanks
The lens by itself is approximately 2.84 x 3.63 / 72.2 x 92.3 mm. The hood adds about 2.41 /61.21mm for a total of 5.24 /133.3mm.
Date published: 2018-08-27
How does this compare to the sony 20mm 2.8? I ...
How does this compare to the sony 20mm 2.8? I have the a6000.
Wider angle of view and better in low light performance
Date published: 2021-01-19
How long is the warranty?
How long is the warranty?
This has Limited 1-Year Warranty and
Limited 3-Year U.S.A. Warranty Extension
Date published: 2021-01-21
I'm thinking of using this lens on an IR-modified ...
I'm thinking of using this lens on an IR-modified Sony A6400. Any reports of IR hotspots with this lens?
Unfortunately, I ended up purchasing this lens to use with my IR-converted A6400 camera. The IR hotspots are HORRIBLE when using this lens!
Date published: 2021-02-18
Will this lens work with the Sony A5100?
Will this lens work with the Sony A5100?
Yes it will
Date published: 2021-07-16
question
Putting this on the a7rii, it becomes a 24mm 1.4?
I shoot the Sigma 16mm 1.4 in Sony E mount , which is made for crop sensor , on fullframe Sony A7S and A7Sii ...
I can CHOOSE to shoot in crop 1.5 mode, then get equiv to 24mm, OR I can CHOOSE to shoot in full sensor , with some vignetting... or anything in between...
I shoot mostly nightsky video with those cameras so some of the vignetting is eliminated because of the 16:9 ratio crop that comes automatically in video... and if you edit in letterbox 1:2.35 or similar you crop away even more of the vignetting... and if you shoot 4K you can even crop away most of the vignetting somewhere between 16 and 24 mm , and save in 1080p...
and if you shoot the nightsky, northern lights like I do , well, haha, black vignetting around a black nightsky , no big deal ! ... not much of a problem, except there are not many stars in the vignetting black area.. or if you edit in 1:1 ratio ( e.g. for Instagram ) there's only tiny vignetting in corners.... in other words, this is a superb cheap 16mm 1.4 that can also be used on fullframe sensors, if you have a little bit of imagination and creativity. Ignore the rules, be free to do what you want.
examples ? I don't know if I can share links here but you can find videos I shot of northern lights using the A7Sii and this Sigma 16mm 1.4 C lens. in youtube search : EPIC AURORA in SWEDEN HALLOWEEN 2021
or also : 3-day aurora hunt Iceland northern lights , used several cameras but the scenes of northern lights realtime video are all shot on A7S with this 16mm 1.4 , with or without crop. Or search my name in Instagram or FB aurorafiddler to see a few more examples.
P.S. likewise, I shoot fullframe Canon EF lenses with speedbooster on full sensor, despite the "rules" ... sure I get again some vignetting, but meanwhile I speedboost my Sigma 20/1.4 to shoot at 14/1.0 ;-)
Date published: 2024-05-22
How does this lens compare to the Sony Zeiss ...
How does this lens compare to the Sony Zeiss 16-70mm f/4 lens? I shoot primarily landscapes. When shooting multi-image panoramas at 16mm, the stitching software (LR, PS, Hugin) has trouble creating a pano without alot of distortion. Just wonder if this prime lens might do a better job?
I'm not familiar with the Zeiss lens, but have been able to create some very satisfactory Panoramas with edge to edge sharpness. I'm quite pleased with the lens and would heartily recommend it to anyone.
Date published: 2019-08-17