Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017 vs Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018 is lighter by 139g.
- Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017 goes wider (16mm vs 56mm).
- Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018 reaches further (56mm vs 16mm).
| Spec | 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017 | 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Sigma |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 16mm (wider) | 56mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 13 | 6 |
| Af motor | Stepping motor | Stepping motor |
| Elements | 16 | 10 |
| Weight g | 395 | 256 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 55 |
| Length mm | 91.1 | 58.1 |
| Diameter mm | 72.2 | 66.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 (closer focusing) | 0.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.1 | 0.14 |
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017
Fast wide prime for Micro Four Thirds, giving about 32mm equivalent with an f/1.4 aperture. It weighs about 395 g.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Sharp
- Close focus to 0.25 m
Cons
- Large for a Micro Four Thirds prime
- No stabilization
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | C 018
A fast portrait prime for Micro Four Thirds, weighing about 256 g. It takes 55mm filters and focuses as close as 0.5 m.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Light at 256 g
- Stepping motor AF
- Sharp
Cons
- Not weather sealed
- No stabilization
- Narrow field (112mm equivalent) for indoors