Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Sigma
86 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
7Artisans
64 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
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
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Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | 7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 6 |
| Groups | 13 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm | 75 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm0.333score per dollar
vs
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm0.448score per dollar
7Artisans 75mm F1.4 Full Frame Manual 38.4° Large Aperture Prime 75mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
