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Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary

Sony E 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

This wide-angle prime for Sony E covers the field of view of a 24 mm lens on full frame when used on APS-C. Its f/1.4 maximum aperture allows short shutter times in dim light and shallow depth of field. It focuses down to 25 cm at 1:9.9, and the structure is dust and splash resistant. It suits landscapes, reportage and night sky work.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Night sky

Worth knowing

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

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 is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | ContemporarySirui Sniper 16mm F1.2Sony E 15mm F1.4 GSigma 15mm F1.4 DC Contemporary
Focal length16 mm16 mm15 mm15 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.2f/1.4f/1.4
Weight405 g384 g219 g220 g
Filter diameter67 mm58 mm55 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm30 cm17 cm17.7 cm
Length92 mm94.3 mm70 mm64.8 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
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.

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

No, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24 mm in full-frame terms.

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