Sigma Contemporary 402972

Its f/1.4 maximum aperture and 405g weather-sealed build make it a standout low-light wide-angle prime for Sony APS-C cameras. The stepping AF motor provides silent, smooth focus for video, while 2 aspherical and 5 ED elements maintain corner-to-corner sharpness even at f/1.4. This lens is best for portrait and professional shooters needing a durable, fast 24mm-equivalent lens with strong optical performance.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (4)
Focal length 16mm
Aperture 16
Mount Canon RF
stabilization false
weather sealed true
weight g 635
af type Stepping Motor
lens type prime
Sigma Contemporary 402972 lens
73 Overall Score
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About This Lens

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.

  • Fast Ultra-Wide Lens for RF-MountThis 16mm F1.4 lens is a game-changer for Canon RF-mount APS-C cameras. Its bright f/1.4 aperture is perfect for low-light situations and creates a shallow depth of field, making it ideal for vlogging, landscape, and astrophotography.
  • Feature 225.6mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
  • Feature 3Stepping Motor AF System
  • Feature 4Two Aspherical Elements
  • Feature 5Weather-Sealed Construction

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 85.5
Bokeh 39
Build 56.9
Macro 74.4
Optical 94.5
Aperture 42.8
User Sentiment 62.6
Versatility 33.9
Social Proof 89.9
Stabilization 34.4

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type prime
Focal Length Min 16
Focal Length Max 16
Elements 16
Groups 13
Aspherical Elements 2
ED Elements 5
Coating Super Multi-Layer Coating

Aperture

Max Aperture 16
Min Aperture 1.4
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9

Build

Mount Canon RF
Format APS-C
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs
Filter Thread 67

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Stepping Motor
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 250
Max Magnification 1:10

vs Competition

Spec Sigma Contemporary 402972 Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Viltrox AF AF 25mm F1.7 E
Focal Length 16mm 28-75mm 55mm 14-24mm 28-200mm 25mm
Max Aperture 16 f/2.8 f/1.4 f/2.8 f/4 1.7
Mount Canon RF Nikon Z Nikon Z Nikon Z L-Mount Sony E
Stabilization false false true true true true
Weather Sealed true true false true true true
Weight (g) 635 550 280 649 413 170
AF Type Stepping Motor VXD linear motor STM stepping motor Autofocus STM
Lens Type prime zoom prime wide-angle macro prime
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Sigma Contemporary 402972 85.53956.974.494.542.862.633.989.934.4
Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare 98.181.562.984.187.979.279.878.589.934.4
Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare 85.594.972.694.849.694.879.833.989.979.6
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Compare 85.581.555.497.882.579.206989.979.6
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare 53.372.173.58891.265.8095.989.999.4
Viltrox AF AF 25mm F1.7 E Compare 85.592.793.762.151.791.762.633.989.979.6

Usage Scores

Macro (73.7)Overall (72.6)Budget (69.9)Street (61.6)Travel (50.3)Portrait (61.6)Landscape (62.9)Professional (72.4)Video Cinema (65.7)Wildlife Sports (66.5)

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