Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C 017 vs Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
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 C 017 goes wider (16mm vs 85mm).
- Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF reaches further (85mm vs 16mm).
| Spec | 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C 017 | 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Samyang |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 16mm (wider) | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Groups | 13 | 7 |
| Af motor | Stepping motor | n/a |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Weight g | 395 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | 72 |
| Length mm | 91.1 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 72.2 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 (closer focusing) | 1.1 |
| Max magnification | 0.1 | n/a |
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary C 017
This 16mm f/1.4 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens from Sigma fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line. A fast prime for APS-C and mirrorless cameras from Sigma's Contemporary line.
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
A 85mm f/1.4 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.