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Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
The f/1.4 maximum aperture delivers strong subject isolation and low-light performance in a 16mm prime, making it a standout for portrait work. Its compact Contemporary build and fast aperture offer a unique combination of wide-angle perspective with shallow depth of field. This lens is best for portrait photographers using Sony E-mount who need a bright, wide prime with a 61.6 portrait score.
Focal length 16mm
Aperture f/1.4
lens type Zoom
32 Overall Score
Price $510
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (16th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21th percentile)
- Below average build (27th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 16 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | - | Fuji X | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 92 | 726 | 413 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | Zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | 54.9 | 93.9 | 27.2 | 8.2 | 15.9 | 96.4 | 34.1 | 21.1 | 35.9 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.9 | 78.4 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $510
Newegg 1 offers From $510
May 30, 2026 $510
Usage Scores
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