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Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
The f/1.4 maximum aperture delivers strong subject isolation and low-light performance in a 16mm prime, making it a standout for portrait work. Its compact Contemporary build and fast aperture offer a unique combination of wide-angle perspective with shallow depth of field. This lens is best for portrait photographers using Sony E-mount who need a bright, wide prime with a 61.6 portrait score.
Focal length 16mm
Aperture f/1.4
lens type Zoom
32 Overall Score
Price $510
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)
- Below average optical (17th percentile)
- Below average build (28th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 16 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16mm | 28-400mm | 18-300mm | 13mm | 28-200mm | 23mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | - | Nikon Z | Fuji X | Sony E | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 726 | 92 | 415 | 413 | 298 |
| AF Type | - | STM | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | Zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | 54.5 | 93.8 | 27.7 | 8.3 | 16.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 12.7 | 36.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.8 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 84.6 | 98.3 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.8 | 96.6 | 87.8 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 51.8 | 81.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.8 | 96.7 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 75.9 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.4 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 65.3 | 99.5 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses Compare | 86.8 | 93.8 | 71.7 | 98.3 | 75.9 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 0 | 81.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $510
Newegg 1 offers From $510
May 30, 2026 $510
Usage Scores
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