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.
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
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 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 402972 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Viltrox AF AF 25mm F1.7 E | Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS12060 | Sirui Sniper 56mm Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16mm | 28-75mm | 55mm | 25mm | 12-60mm | 56mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | 1.7 | 5.6 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | E Mount |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 635 | 550 | 280 | 170 | 286 | 880 |
| AF Type | Stepping Motor | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | prime | prime | standard | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 402972 | 85.5 | 39 | 56.9 | 74.4 | 94.5 | 42.8 | 62.6 | 33.9 | 89.9 | 34.4 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 98.1 | 81.5 | 62.9 | 84.1 | 87.9 | 79.2 | 79.8 | 78.5 | 89.9 | 34.4 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 85.5 | 94.9 | 72.6 | 94.8 | 49.6 | 94.8 | 79.8 | 33.9 | 89.9 | 79.6 |
| Viltrox AF AF 25mm F1.7 E Compare | 85.5 | 92.7 | 93.7 | 62.1 | 51.7 | 91.7 | 62.6 | 33.9 | 89.9 | 79.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS12060 Compare | 53.3 | 57 | 83 | 94.5 | 62.9 | 57.6 | 91.3 | 93.6 | 72.5 | 79.6 |
| Sirui Sniper 56mm Autofocus Compare | 85.5 | 97.9 | 18.4 | 98 | 73.3 | 97.9 | 62.6 | 33.9 | 89.9 | 79.6 |