Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Nikon NIKKOR 2166 200mm
What Buyers Say
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
Nikon NIKKOR 2166 200mm
The Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6 VR refurbished lens is generally well-received, with many users praising its value, quiet autofocus, and effective vibration reduction. While some note it is not the sharpest lens and has minor build concerns, most find it a great budget-friendly option for casual use, especially for sports and concerts. A few users mention autofocus can be iffy at max zoom, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Quiet autofocus
- Effective vibration reduction
- Compact and lightweight
- Sharp image quality
Cons
- Not the sharpest lens
- Autofocus iffy at max zoom
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Missing inner seal on refurb
- Higher f-stop compromises low light
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | Nikon NIKKOR 2166 200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 13 |
| Groups | 13 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Integrated Coating (SIC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 1:3.5★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 2166 200mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
