Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017 vs Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017 is faster by 2.6 stops (f/1.4 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017 | 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Meike |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Fisheye |
| Focal length | 16mm | 16mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Groups | 13 | n/a |
| Af motor | Stepping motor | n/a |
| Elements | 16 | n/a |
| Weight g | 395 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | n/a |
| Length mm | 91.1 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 72.2 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.1 | n/a |
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
Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye
A 16mm f/3.5 fisheye lens, the Meike 16mm f/3.5 Fisheye is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies. It suits dramatic perspectives, astrophotography and creative wide-field work.