Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
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.
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What owners think
Como a opinião dos donos mudou ao longo do tempo
ExclusivoCom base em quando os clientes realmente escreveram suas avaliações — para ver se os elogios iniciais se mantiveram.
- Q1 2026100/100
Five 5-star reviews praise the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 for image quality, fast autofocus, and value. One warns that micro 4/3 reviews are misleadingly lumped with other mounts.
- High image quality and low-light performance for micro 4/3 and Sony mounts.
- Quick, accurate autofocus — locks on confidently, even close up.
- Great value versus pricier OEM alternatives like OM 17mm f/1.2.
- Product page lumps all mount reviews, inflating rating for micro 4/3 buyers.
- Q1 202295/100
Buyers loved this lens for its sharpness, low-light performance, and value; common uses were landscapes, streaming, and night photography.
- Excellent sharpness and image quality in low light.
- Great value for the price, paired well with various cameras.
- Versatile for landscapes, night events, and streaming setups.
- One buyer was surprised it was an APS-C lens but auto-crop worked fine.
- Q3 202188/100
Buyers praised sharpness, build quality, and low-light performance for video, stills, and astrophotography. One reviewer noted focus issues and lower-than-expected sharpness on an older camera.
- Sharpness and image quality exceed expectations for both video and stills.
- Excellent build quality and great value for the price.
- Some reviewers experienced autofocus issues; manual focus improved results.
- One user reported sharpness less than expected on an older 16MP sensor.
- Q2 202198/100
Reviewers praise the lens for sharpness, wide angle, and value. Many note it is heavier and bulkier than expected.
- Sharp, crisp images with excellent edge-to-edge clarity.
- Good value for money; affordable fast wide-angle prime.
- Fast f/1.4 aperture performs well in low light.
- Lens is heavier and larger than many expected.
- Q1 202195/100
Buyers acclaim Sigma lenses as sharp, clear, and excellent value, especially for vlogging and indoor photography on crop-sensor cameras.
- Lens produces crisp, clear images super sharp, even counting eyelash hairs in photos.
- Great for vlogging and indoor use, pairs well with Canon M50 and Sony a6500.
- Exceptional value for money, outperforms more expensive zooms and Tamron alternatives.
- Note: L-mount version forces crop mode on full-frame cameras, making it effectively 24mm.
- Q4 202065/100
Buyers praise sharpness and value for stills but report severe autofocus problems during video on Sony bodies.
- Autofocus issues during video: sluggish, blurry, problematic on Sony A6600.
- Excellent image sharpness and low-light performance for photos and video.
- Great value for a fast wide-angle prime, especially compared to pricier alternatives.
- Solid build quality with smooth focus ring and good weight feel.
- Q3 202095/100
Buyers overwhelmingly praise this lens for sharpness, image quality, and versatility for video and streaming. A few mention distortion and intermittent eye AF issues.
- Sharp, crisp image quality and fast autofocus praised by most buyers.
- Great for video, streaming, and low-light/astrophotography applications.
- Lens distortion needs correction; can be bothersome for self-shooting video.
- Eye AF works only sometimes (4★ review).
Com base em 104 avaliações de clientes datadas, agrupadas por trimestre civil. A análise por período está em inglês.
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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 | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 1:10 |
Face à concorrência
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 13mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 405 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 415 | 515 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | 86.9 | 44.8 | 75.7 | 74.8 | 94.7 | 49.5 | 63.5 | 34.2 | 94.8 | 36 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 30.1 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |