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Certified Keeper Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
88 PixelMeter Score 29 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Fast, quiet, and reliable autofocus performance
  • Solid, weather-sealed build quality
  • Excellent center sharpness and contrast
  • Strong value for the price
  • Pleasing bokeh and flare resistance
Cons Cons
  • Softness and chromatic aberration at wide apertures
  • Noticeable barrel distortion
  • Relatively large and heavy for its class
  • Lack of optical image stabilization
  • Focus-by-wire system can be finicky

Launch price Launch price $449
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 16mm f/1.4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Canon EF · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 25 cm (0.1x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 405g (14.3 oz) · 72.2 x 92.3 mm (2.84 x 3.63 in)

Announcement date Announcement date October 25, 2017
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $449
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, L-Mount, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Canon EF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series Art

Elements Elements 16
Groups Groups 13

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 16mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 83.2°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 25 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.1x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 405g (14.3 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 72.2mm (2.84 in)
Length Length 92.3mm (3.63 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None

Lens hood Lens hood LH716-01, included