Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017 vs Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017 if
- You need 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.6)
- You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.3 m
- You want a compact lens: 91.1 mm vs 120.9 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Video, street, low-light
Pick the Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC if
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017 is made for APS-C
Spec differences
14 differences| Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017 | Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
1⅔ stops faster
|
f/2.6
|
| Weight |
395 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
91.1 mm
shorter
|
120.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
72.2 mm
slimmer
|
81.65 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 13 groups
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
Manual focus
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2017
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Samyang 16mm T2.6 ED AS UMC
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