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Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN
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Sigma · 16 mm · f/1.4 · Canon RF mount · APS-C

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN

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KEY FACTS
BrandSigma
Announcement dateApr 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
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

Brand
Sigma
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Apr 2024
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The 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.

Optics

Focal Length Equivalent (35mm)
25.6mm
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Field of View
68.1°
Lens Elements
16 elements in 13 groups
Aspherical Elements
2
SLD Elements
2
FLD Elements
3
Min focal length
16 mm
Max focal length
16 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
16 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.4
Max aperture zoom
1.4
Autofocus mode
Yes
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Autofocus

AF Coverage
Approximately 80% width x 80% height
Hybrid AF
Supports Canon RF hybrid autofocus

Build

Mount Sealing
Rubber-sealed, dust and splash resistant
Material
Brass mount with durable polymer body

Sensor coverage

Use on Full Frame
1.6x automatic crop applied

Optical features

Coating
Super Multi-Layer Coating
Digital Correction
In-camera digital distortion and aberration correction
Focus System
Inner focus
Stabilization
None

Compatibility

Lens Aberration Correction
Compatible (on supported cameras)
Teleconverters
Not compatible
Extension Tubes
Third-party compatible

Physical

Lens mount
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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 RF
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
90.3 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
72.2 mm
Lens weight
415 g
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C