Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Sigma
86 Overall Score
vs
TTArtisan
TTArtisan
72 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | TTArtisan | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 480 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:10★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
TTArtisan
- Strong aperture (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm0.169score per dollar
vs
TTArtisan0.559score per dollar
TTArtisan offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
