Contemporary
16mm F1.4 DC DN

• Camera Type

  Mirrorless

• Corresponding Mount

  L-Mount, Sony E-mount, FUJIFILM X Mount, Micro Four Thirds mount, Canon EF-M mount, Nikon Z mount, Canon RF Mount

• Sensor Format

  APS-C [DC]

• Lens Construction

  16 elements in 13 groups

• Angle of View

  L-Mount：83.2°

  Sony E-mount：83.2°

  FUJIFILM X Mount：83.2°

  Micro Four Thirds mount：68.1°

  Nikon Z mount：83.2°

  Canon EF-M mount：79.9°

  Canon RF Mount：79.9°

• Number of Diaphragm Blades

  9(Rounded diaphragm)

• Minimum Aperture

  F16

• Minimum Focusing Distance

  25cm / 9.8in.

• Maximum Magnification Ratio

  1:9.9

• Filter Size

  φ67mm

• Dimensions (Diameter × Length)

  L-Mount：φ72.2mm × 90.3mm / φ2.8in. × 3.6in.

  Sony E-mount：φ72.2mm × 92.3mm / φ2.8in. × 3.6in.

  FUJIFILM X Mount：φ72.2mm × 92.6mm / φ2.8in. × 3.6in.

  Micro Four Thirds mount：φ72.2mm × 91.1mm / φ2.8in. ×3.6in.

  Nikon Z mount：φ72.2mm × 94.3mm / φ2.8in. × 3.7in.

  Canon EF-M mount：φ72.2mm × 92.3mm / φ2.8in. × 3.6in.

  Canon RF Mount：φ72.2mm × 90.3mm / φ2.8in. × 3.6in.

  *The length of a lens is measured from the filter surface to its mount.

• Weight

  L-Mount：415g / 14.6oz.

  Sony E-mount：405g / 14.3oz.

  FUJIFILM X Mount：405g / 14.3oz.

  Micro Four Thirds mount：395g / 13.9oz.

  Nikon Z mount：420g / 14.8oz.

  Canon EF-M mount：405g / 14.3oz.

  Canon RF Mount：415g / 14.6oz.

• Edition Number

  C017

  The three-digit code on the surface of the lens is to indicate the year the lens was first released.
  (Since it is different from the year of manufacture, the release year and edition number may not match depending on the mount.)

• Supplied Accessories

  ・LENS HOOD LH716-01
  ・FRONT CAP LCF-67mm III
  ・REAR CAP LCR II

• Mount / Product Barcode

  L-Mount：00-85126-40269-3

  Sony E-mount：00-85126-40265-5

  FUJIFILM X Mount：00-85126-40275-4

  Micro Four Thirds mount：00-85126-40263-1

  Nikon Z mount：00-85126-40273-0

  Canon EF-M mount：00-85126-40271-6

  Canon RF Mount：00-85126-40272-3

• Camera Compatibility

  LINK

• * L-Mount is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
  * Sony E-mount is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.
  * Nikon Z mount is developed, manufactured and sold under the license agreement with Nikon Corporation.
  * Canon RF Mount is developed, manufactured and sold under license from Canon Inc.
  * Canon EF-M mount does not feature mount with dust and splash resistant structure.

• A new system for mirrorless cameras

  Following the 30mm F1.4, the next in the series: the 16mm F1.4

  Over the years, Sigma has built an extensive lineup of bright prime lenses ranging from wide-angle to telephoto. Now, for mirrorless cameras, Sigma is developing a range of interchangeable lenses that feature a lightweight, compact package for convenient daily shooting while delivering superior performance and covering the key focal lengths.

  Released in 2016 as the first of a new series of prime lenses for mirrorless cameras, the 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary combined F1.4 brightness with top-level optical performance. In order to achieve this low f-number in a large-diameter Contemporary lens, Sigma took on a wide variety of challenges, leveraging its latest optical design technologies, incorporating updated video capabilities, and utilizing in-camera digital correction* to further improve the lens’s optical quality. While prioritizing optical performance, Sigma developed a lightweight, compact package with steady AF that is truly easy to operate.

  Like the 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, the 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary features Sigma’s latest design technologies to offer F1.4 brightness while minimizing optical aberrations.

  * Limited to what the camera supports.

  EOS-M series cameras incompatible with aberration correction
  Cameras incompatible with distortion correction
  EOS M5, EOS M6, EOS M100, EOS M10, EOS M3, EOS M2, EOS M

• A member of the high-performance Contemporary line, featuring Sigma’s latest technologies

  For optimal balance with light, compact camera bodies with a short flange back distance, Sigma designed the new Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary lens to be extremely compact. Moreover, the special design of the focus lens group allows fast and smooth AF performance for videography and more. This lens combines a compact design and comfortable operation while prioritizing outstanding image quality. Featuring Sigma’s latest technologies, this lens digitally corrects optical distortion.

  

• The stepping motor delivers excellent autofocus with quiet performance.

  The optical design and stepping motor deliver smooth autofocus during video shooting. The lens design fully accommodates the Fast Hybrid AF of Sony E-mount cameras for super-fast autofocus functionality. Using face recognition AF results in consistent autofocusing on faces, even as the subjects move.

• Combining compactness with outstanding optical performance

  The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary features Sigma’s inner focus technologies, while lighter lens elements in the focus lens group make possible a more compact actuator. Moreover, this lens offers outstanding stability whether the photographer is shooting handheld or has the camera placed on a surface. Structurally, the lens features materials and parts that contribute to its compact, lightweight structure. In summary, this is an unprecedented lens that combines outstanding optical performance with exceptional portability and usability.

  

  FLD glass

  SLD glass

  Aspherical lens

• Large lens hood (supplied) to keep out harmful rays

  The lens hood cuts harmful rays that can negatively affect photographs while also minimizing reflectivity within the hood itself. The hood also features a rubber construction and a non-slip groove to make it easy to hold in a variety of shooting situations.

  

• High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount

  The brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction. Its treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to the exceptional durability of the lens.

  

• Mount with Dust and Splash Resistant Structure

  The mount features a special sealing* for a dust and splash resistant structure to make the lens an excellent choice in a wide variety of conditions.

  *Except for Canon EF-M mount

  

• Image quality rivaling that of our Art line lenses

  Minimizing sagittal coma flare

  With 16 elements in 13 groups, the optical system features a multitude of high-tech and high-end components, including three FLD glass elements, two SLD glass elements, and two molded glass aspherical elements. This optical system minimizes optical aberrations and ensures outstanding resolution at wide-open aperture and throughout the aperture range. In particular, the two aspherical lens elements have ultra-high-precision surfaces polished to tolerances under 10 nanometers, minimizing the onion ring bokeh effect that some aspherical elements produce and ensuring clear image quality throughout the frame. In addition, the structure of the optical system gently bends light to minimize sagittal coma flare and deliver optimal optical performance from the center of the frame to the edges. The result is a smooth, round bokeh effect with ample light volume throughout the frame.

  

• Designed to minimize flare and ghosting

  From an early stage in the lens design process, flare and ghosting have been measured to establish an optical design resistant to strong incident light sources such as backlighting. Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting to help photographers produce sharp and high contrast images even in backlit conditions. The included lens hood can be attached to block out extraneous light, which can have a negative effect on rendering performance.

  

• Bright prime functionality to experience photography at its best

  A bright prime lens is the ideal way to experience the essence of the art of photography. Simply select a focal length that matches the image and enjoy complete control of the depth of field.
  The 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary is the world’s first interchangeable lens for mirrorless Sony E-mount cameras in the APS-C format to offer a 24mm focal length (35mm equivalent) and F1.4 brightness. The lens for Micro Four Thirds offers a 32mm focal length (35mm equivalent) with the same bright F1.4 aperture. This is the large-diameter wide-angle lens for which mirrorless camera users have been waiting.

  

• Rounded diaphragm

  The 9-blade rounded diaphragm creates an attractive blur in the out-of-focus areas of the image.

  

Lens construction

FLD glass

SLD glass

Aspherical lens

• Spatial frequency

  S:Sagittal Line

  M:Meridional Line

• 10lp/mm

• 30lp/mm

Diffraction MTF

Geometrical MTF