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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Nikon Z)

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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Nikon Z)
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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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?
Asked by: Owew
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.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2025-08-20

Will this lens fit on the full-frame Nikon ZF?

Will this lens fit on the full-frame Nikon ZF?
Asked by: Adam
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.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2025-09-25

Will this lens work with my Nikon z50?

Will this lens work with my Nikon z50?
Asked by: David
Yes the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Nikon Z) is compatible with the Nikon Z50 camera.
Answered by: Dan W
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?
Asked by: Delsy
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).
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2024-05-10

is this lens good for the Sony A7Riii ?

is this lens good for the Sony A7Riii ?
Asked by: Diego
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.
Answered by: Rob
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).
Asked by: David
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.
Answered by: Robert
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
Asked by: Theekshana A.
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.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Is it Compatable with the A6100?

Is it Compatable with the A6100?
Asked by: Brian
It's a micro four thirds lens. I'm not familiar with tha A6100 sorry
Answered by: kenneth
Date published: 2021-08-05
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