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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6

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M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6

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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017

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16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017

Verdict at a glance

  • Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017 is faster by 3 stops (f/1.4 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 is lighter by 240g.
  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 goes wider (9mm vs 16mm).
  • Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 reaches further (18mm vs 16mm).
Specification comparison
Spec M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017
Brand Olympus Sigma
Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Type Wide Zoom Prime
Focal length 9-18mm (wider) 16mm
Max aperture f/4.0 f/1.4 (faster)
Weight g 155 (lighter) 395
Length mm 50.0 91.1
Min focus m 0.25 0.25
Blades n/a 9
Format n/a aps-c
Groups n/a 13
Af motor n/a Stepping motor
Elements n/a 16
Filter mm n/a 67
Diameter mm n/a 72.2
Max magnification n/a 0.1

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6

A tiny, collapsible 18-36mm-equivalent wide zoom for Micro Four Thirds, weighing about 155 g. It focuses as close as 0.25 m.

Pros

  • Tiny and light at about 155 g
  • Collapsible when not in use
  • Close focus 0.25 m
  • Takes 52mm filters

Cons

  • Variable aperture
  • Not weather sealed

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

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