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Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary

Canon EF-M Autofocus

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary

Focal length
16 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
405 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
92 mm

Successor: Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC Contemporary

At a Glance

On Canon EF-M this wide-angle prime works as a 26 mm equivalent on the APS-C format. The f/1.4 aperture permits short shutter times in dim light and shallow depth of field. It focuses as close as 25 cm at 1:9.9, and its structure is dust and splash resistant. Landscapes, reportage and night sky shots are natural uses.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Night sky

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
16 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
16
Groups
13
Weight
405 g (0.89 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification
1:9.9 (0.1×)
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)
Diameter
72 mm (2.83 in)

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary fit?

The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary fits all Canon EF-M cameras. There its field of view equals 26 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 1.6).

Canon EF-M cameras

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF-M lenses.

LensSigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | ContemporaryTTArtisan 17mm f/1.4Samyang / Rokinon 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CSSamyang MF 14mm F2.8 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 14mm F2.8 II
Focal length16 mm17 mm16 mm14 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/2f/2.8
Weight405 g248 g615 g695 g
Filter diameter67 mm40.5 mm77 mm–
Min. focus distance25 cm20 cm20 cm28 cm
Length92 mm62 mm115.3 mm122 mm
Autofocusyesnonono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary: FAQ

Does the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary have autofocus?

Yes, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary has autofocus.

Does the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary have image stabilization?

No, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary weigh?

The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary weighs 405 g. It is 92 mm long with a diameter of 72 mm.

What filter size does the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary use?

The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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