Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Sigma
86 Overall Score
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Tamron Di LD Macro 3216571799 70-300mm
Tamron
49 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
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
Sharpness 3
Autofocus performance 3
Low light performance 4
Value for money 2
Build quality 3
Weather sealing 1
Tamron Di LD Macro 3216571799 70-300mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Street
Portrait
Professional
Video Cinema
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Budget
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | Tamron Di LD Macro 3216571799 70-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Tamron Di LD Macro 3216571799 70-300mm
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.