The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a Sigma 16mm prime for Micro Four Thirds, released in 2017. It covers 32mm in full-frame terms at a maximum aperture of f/1.4. It offers a 405g build.
Best for: Low-light, street, and everyday photography
Pros
- Wide f/1.4 aperture for low-light and subject separation
Cons
- Bulkier than compact alternatives
- Not weather sealed
What this lens is good for
Vlogging and content
A 32mm full-frame equivalent at f/1.4 is a popular focal length for talking-head video and walk-and-talk vlogging, wide enough at arm’s length but natural in perspective. The fast aperture keeps footage clean in low light, and the price is far below the first-party fast wides.
Street and everyday
The 32mm equivalent is a versatile wide-normal field of view for street, travel, and general shooting, and f/1.4 gives both low-light ability and subject separation. It is larger than its angle of view suggests and not weather sealed, but for the price the image quality is hard to beat. Full guide →
Specifications
| Lens | |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Type | prime |
| Status | current |
| Released | 2017-12 |
| Mount | mft |
| Optics | |
| Focal length | 16mm |
| FF equivalent | 32mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min aperture | f/16 |
| Aperture blades | 9 |
| Elements / Groups | 13 / 9 |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | Stepping Motor |
| MF override | Yes |
| Min focus distance | 0.25m |
| Max magnification | 0.1x |
| Stabilisation | |
| OIS | No |
| Dual IS compatible | No |
| Physical | |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Filter size | 67mm |
| Weight | 405g |
| Dimensions | 72.2mm length x 72.2mm diameter |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | $389 USD |