Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Sigma
75 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:10★ | 0.215x |
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)
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm0.191score per dollar
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.255score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
