Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017
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 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens is lighter by 324g.
- Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017 goes wider (16mm vs 17mm).
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens reaches further (17mm vs 16mm).
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens | 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Sigma |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 17mm | 16mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Weight g | 71 (lighter) | 395 |
| Filter mm | 37 | 67 |
| Length mm | 22.0 | 91.1 |
| Diameter mm | 57.0 | 72.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.2 (closer focusing) | 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 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.1 |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens
A pancake 34mm-equivalent prime for Micro Four Thirds. It weighs about 71 g and is 22 mm long.
Pros
- Tiny at 71 g
- Pancake size
- Close focus 0.2 m
Cons
- f/2.8 is not fast
- Slow autofocus by current standards
- 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