Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Sigma
75 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm
Yongnuo
35 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Video Cinema
Landscape
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 42 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 42 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM stepper motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:10★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Yongnuo YN42.5mm F1.7M II 42mm
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Scores 75 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.