Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Sigma
86 Overall Score
vs
TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air 17mm
TTArtisan
59 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
TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air 17mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Budget
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air 17mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 17 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 14 |
| Groups | 13 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 180 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)
TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air 17mm
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm0.333score per dollar
vs
TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air 17mm0.397score per dollar
TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air 17mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
