Sigma 16mm F/1.4 DC DN | C
Sigma · 16 mm · f/1.4 · Contemporary
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What We Like
+Ultra-bright f/1.4 aperture with compact design ideal for low-light and shallow depth-of-field photography
+Excellent sharpness and minimal aberrations at f/2.8-f/8, with impressive corner recovery
+Smooth, quiet stepping motor autofocus optimized for Canon RF hybrid AF and video work
+Lightweight and extremely portable at 415g, perfect for handheld vlogging and travel
+Dust and splash resistant mount for reliable performance in varied shooting conditions
+Affordable price point ($489) for a high-quality fast wide-angle APS-C prime lens
Worth Knowing
−Notable softness at f/1.4 wide open, particularly in corners; requires stopping down to f/2-f/2.8 for optimal sharpness
−Significant vignetting at f/1.4 without digital correction, though minimized by f/2.8 onward
−No optical image stabilization; relies on camera IBIS or bright aperture for handheld low-light shooting
−No water or oil repellent coating on front element despite dust/splash resistant mount sealing
General | |
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About This LensThe Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN is part of Sigma's Contemporary series designed for Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras, offering 415g weight for Canon RF mount and a 25.6mm equivalent focal length on APS-C format. At f/2 the lens shows excellent center quality and very good borders, with corners fully recovered by f/2.8 and peak performance at f/4, though there is slight fuzziness at f/1.4 that becomes barely noticeable by f/2.8. The stepping motor delivers excellent autofocus with quiet performance optimized for Canon RF mount, making it well-suited for both stills and video on APS-C mirrorless systems. | |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Version ⓘThe iteration or release number of a particular lens model. | I |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Contemporary |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Canon EF-M |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Canon EOS M |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 415 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 72.2 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 90.3 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 67 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 16 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.4 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 79.93442938049758° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 9020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 25 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.1x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal (Bayonet-type) |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 16 |
| Groups | 13 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 1 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 1 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 3 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |