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 Nikon Z-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 Nikon Z-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 Nikon Z-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: 085126402730
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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Reviews
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So, with my nikon z6, if i use this lens wich ...
So, with my nikon z6, if i use this lens wich will be my real focal lenght 16mm or 24mm?
The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Nikon Z) will have a 16mm focal length on the Z6. However, since it is only designed to cover an APS-C sized image sensor, it could cause vignetting (dark shadows in the corners of each image). If you use the Z6 crop mode, you would be using an APS-C size part of the sensor and the effective focal length would be 24mm.
Date published: 2024-03-30
Will this lens fit on the full-frame Nikon ZF?
Will this lens fit on the full-frame Nikon ZF?
The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Nikon Z) is designed for Nikon APS-C sensor cameras. You can connect the lens on the Nikon Zf Mirrorless Camera; however, we do not recommend it. The lens is detected as a crop sensor lens, and the camera would only shoot under an APS-C sensor with a 1.5 crop mode and 10MP photo files.
Date published: 2024-07-24
Will this lens work with my Nikon z50?
Will this lens work with my Nikon z50?
Yes the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Nikon Z) is compatible with the Nikon Z50 camera.
Date published: 2023-04-26
How this lens behave with a Nikon Z8 since I ...
How this lens behave with a Nikon Z8 since I noticed it is for APS-C? So, instead of 16 mm converts into 24 mm focal length?
The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Nikon Z) is APS-C lens so you get less resolution (19 megapixel instead of 45 megapixel) from the Z8. The focal length will be 24 mm (35 mm format).
Date published: 2024-05-10
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
The Canon EOS R is dual mode where the camera can ...
The Canon EOS R is dual mode where the camera can be set to crop mode (APS-C), one should still get 16mm via the EOS R adapters no? (looks like some people don't know the EOS R can go crop-mode and are giving wrong answers).
I don't think that there is an adapter that allows an M-mount lens to be mounted on an R-mount camera. The sensor-to-flange distance for the two mounts are too similar to fabricate one. Other than that, it should work. The lens communicates with the body like an EF lens and has the coverage for an APS-C sensor.
Date published: 2020-07-14
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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
Is it Compatable with the A6100?
Is it Compatable with the A6100?
It's a micro four thirds lens. I'm not familiar with tha A6100 sorry
Date published: 2021-08-05