Retropia Fujifilm X-Mount Compatible 32mm
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
What Buyers Say
Retropia Fujifilm X-Mount Compatible 32mm
This lens is a fun, low-cost toy for creating vintage-looking photos, but it has serious quality and compatibility issues. Many users praise its unique color effects and lightweight build, but a significant number report it simply doesn't work or fails to meet advertised expectations. The lack of autofocus, problematic purple vignetting, and missing parts for the Oreo-style design are common complaints. It's best suited for casual experimentation with realistic expectations.
Pros
- Unique vintage color effects
- Lightweight and portable
- Fun for casual photography
- Low price point
- Good build quality for toy lens
Cons
- Incompatibility with some camera modes
- Purple vignetting can be overwhelming
- Missing advertised parts (Oreo design)
- No autofocus or manual focus
- Some units non-functional (completely opaque)
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance, making it a versatile choice for travel, street, and astrophotography. While some note the lack of weather sealing and plastic build, the lens is considered a great value for its price.
Pros
- Sharp even at f/1.4
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- No weather sealing
- Plastic build
- No aperture ring
- Some vignetting wide open
Scores
Specifications
| Retropia Fujifilm X-Mount Compatible 32mm | Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 32 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 32 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/11 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 130 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.1x★ |
Pros & Cons
Retropia Fujifilm X-Mount Compatible 32mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.