Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Canon RF prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 if
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is made for APS-C
Pick the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- You want autofocus (Stepping motor): the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 is manual focus only
Spec differences
14 differences| Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 | Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Brightin Star
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
415 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
90.3 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
72.2 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.25 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.1×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 11 groups
|
16 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2017
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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