Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 101 g lighter (304 g vs 405 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.25 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is made for APS-C
- You want a compact lens: 75 mm vs 92.3 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Vlogging, landscape, travel
Pick the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G | Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
304 g
lighter
|
405 g
|
| Length |
75 mm
shorter
|
92.3 mm
|
| Diameter |
73.8 mm
|
72.2 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
closer
|
0.25 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.1×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
16 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2025
|
2017
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G
A wide-angle G prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture and an aperture ring. It has a dust and moisture resistant design and weighs about 304 g.
Pros
- Bright f/1.8
- Compact and light
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Wide-angle perspective distortion
- Not as wide as 14mm lenses
Our notes
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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