Sigma - Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Wide-Angle Lens for Select Sony E-mount Cameras - Black
Customers are saying
Customers are delighted by the exceptional image quality and the beautiful bokeh produced by this lens. Users also frequently praise its impressive low-light performance and its effectiveness as a wide-angle option, all while noting that the price offers great value. Although some users find the physical size of the lens to be a bit large, the overall feedback remains highly positive.
Brand Compatibility
SonyCompatible with select Sony E-mount cameras
For use with your existing mirrorless camera.
Wide-angle lens for broad composition
Delivers stunning perspectives and allows you to include more of the scene in the frame.
16mm focal length
Excellent for shooting landscapes, architecture, group and travel shots, and more.
f/1.4 maximum aperture
The wide-open aperture performs exceptionally well in low-light settings. Provides remarkable depth of field control, so you can softly blur the background and draw attention to your subject.
1:9.9 magnification
Ensures your images come out just the way you want.
Optical design and stepping motor
Deliver excellent smooth autofocus with quiet performance during video shooting.
Outstanding optical performance
This lens features Sigma's inner focus technologies, while lighter lens elements in the focus lens group make the actuator more compact.
Brass bayonet mount
Combines high precision with rugged construction. Its treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to the durability of the lens.
Mount with dust- and splash-proof construction
Features a special sealing to make this lens an excellent choice in a wide variety of conditions.
0.82' minimum focusing distance
Accommodates 67mm filters
Accessories included
Comes with a hood, front and rear lens caps.
- Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-MountLens TypeWide Angle PrimeMinimum Focal Length16 millimetersMaximum Focal Length16 millimetersMaximum Aperturef/1.4
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 89 reviews
- Image Quality (50)
- Bokeh (13)
- Low Light Performance (10)
- Wide Angle (10)
- Price (5)
- Size (3)
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| Pros for Sigma - Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Wide-Angle Lens for Select Sony E-mount Cameras - Black | |||
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| Image Quality, Bokeh, Low Light Performance, Wide Angle, Price | Sharpness, Portability, Angle of View, Weight, Build Quality | Image Quality, Aperture, Versatility, Low-light Performance | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for Sigma - Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Wide-Angle Lens for Select Sony E-mount Cameras - Black | |||
| Size | There were no cons for this product— | Size, Weight | There were no cons for this product— |





































































