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16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017
- 16mm
- f/1.4
- Prime
- 395 g
- Min focus 0.25 m
Quick answer
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
Verdict
Think of it as a strong prime for MFT shooters who want shallow depth of field.
About this lens
This 16mm f/1.4 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens from Sigma fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line. A fast prime for APS-C and mirrorless cameras from Sigma's Contemporary line.
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017 specifications
- Brand
- Sigma
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 16mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 13 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- Stepping motor
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.1x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 395 g
- Length
- 91.1 mm
- Diameter
- 72.2 mm
Specification source: sigmaphoto.com
What can you shoot with the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary 017?
- Video
- Street
- Low-light
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 24mm | 73.7° | 84.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent focal length?
About 32mm on a full-frame equivalent basis, a wide-normal view comparable to a 35mm lens.
Is the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary 017 good for video?
Yes. The f/1.4 aperture and 32mm equivalent field of view suit handheld video, particularly in dim light.
Is the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary 017 heavy?
At about 395 g it is larger than typical Micro Four Thirds primes, though it is still manageable on most MFT bodies.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
