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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC Prime Lens

Sigma · 16 mm · f/1.4 · Contemporary

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC Prime Lens

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General

BrandSigma
Release Year2017
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.
Micro Four Thirds
System
Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Micro Four Thirds
Maximum Format
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C

Physical

Lens Weight395 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.
91.1 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
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 ModeYes
Manual ModeYes
Manual Focusing RingYes

Features

Weather Sealing
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes
Built In Lens HoodNo
Image StabilizationNo

Construction

Elements
Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
16
Groups13
Aspherical Elements
The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
2
Low Dispersion
Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
5
Internal Focusing
Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.
Yes