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Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | C

Canon RF Autofocus

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | C

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

At a Glance

On Canon RF with an APS-C sensor, this lens gives 16 mm, equivalent to 26 mm on full frame, which is a mild wide angle. The f/1.4 aperture shortens shutter times in dim light, and weather sealing is present. It weighs 415 g. Landscapes, reportage and the night sky suit it, and it focuses as close as 25 cm.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Night sky

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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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
415 g (0.91 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification
1:9.9 (0.1×)
Length
90 mm (3.54 in)
Diameter
72 mm (2.83 in)
Released
January 2025

Manufacturer data: sigma-global.com, 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 | C fit?

The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | C is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 26 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Canon RF cameras

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | C compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensSigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | CSigma 15mm F1.4 DC ContemporaryCanon RF 14mm F1.4 L VCMSigma 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary
Focal length16 mm15 mm14 mm12 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight415 g240 g578 g250 g
Filter diameter67 mm58 mm–62 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm17.7 cm24 cm17.2 cm
Length90 mm62.8 mm112 mm67.4 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | C: FAQ

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

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

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

No, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | C 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 | C weigh?

The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | C weighs 415 g. It is 90 mm long with a diameter of 72 mm.

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

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

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

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

Is the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | C a full-frame lens?

No, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | C is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 26 mm in full-frame terms.

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