Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Canon RF prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 250 g lighter (165 g vs 415 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.13 m vs 0.25 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× 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: 40.2 mm vs 90.3 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Vlogging, street and travel, landscapes
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 care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
14 differences| Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM | Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
165 g
lighter
|
415 g
|
| Length |
40.2 mm
shorter
|
90.3 mm
|
| Diameter |
69.2 mm
slimmer
|
72.2 mm
|
| Filter thread |
43 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.13 m
closer
|
0.25 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.26×
larger
|
0.1×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 7 groups
|
16 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
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
Our notes
Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
A very small wide-angle prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras. It relies on in-camera correction for distortion.
Pros
- Very compact and light (165 g)
- Wide 16mm view
- STM focusing
- Close focus 0.13 m
Cons
- Relies on software correction
- No image stabilization
- f/2.8 limits low light
Our notes
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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