Sigma 402965 16 mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Sony E Lens - Black

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Edge sharpness is also creditable, being very good from f/1.4 to f/2.8, excellent at f/4 and f/5.6 and then very good at f/8 and f/11. Results are softer at the edges at f/16, but can still be described as good. Normal is for the scene to change size in the frame (sometimes significantly) as the focus is pulled from one extent to the other. While we might think that, with a single focal length to design for, prime lens designers would choose to eliminate all geometric distortion, that is not the case, and this lens has moderate barrel distortion. 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. MPB puts photo and video kit into more hands, more sustainably. Every month, visual storytellers sell more than 20,000 cameras and lenses to MPB. Choose used and get affordable access to kit that doesn’t cost the earth.

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Review Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Review

Autofocus was snappy to the degree that I didn't ever really have to think about it. Only the aforementioned Hybrid AF/LED Christmas light mismatch caused me to even give it a second thought. It's fast and quiet to the degree that you just don't notice it, and can concentrate on composing your shot instead. Alternatives TheSigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN C isn't claimed to be a macro lens, but it delivers reasonable performance nonetheless. It has a useful minimum focusing distance of 25cm / 9.8in. and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:9.9. The Sigma 16mm, 30mm and 56mm F1.4 DC DN C for Canon EF-M lenses are exactly the same in terms of their design, construction and features as the versions for Sony E-mount and Micro Four Thirds, just with a change of mount. The hood's interior is mold-ribbed for reduced internal reflections, and the LH716-01's semi-rigid plastic build absorbs some impact, adding a layer of physical protection to the camera and lens.It’s also worth noting that the 16mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens comes with a lens hood. I tried it for a few days but truthfully, I shot without it most of the time. The 16mm f1.4 performs great without it, and I generally like to carry less, if I can get away with it. I bought into the MfT format knowing I was making some practical compromises for the conveniences of size and weight. I don't expect to pay through the nose for those. Tamron – Need lightweight, compact mirrorless lenses? Tamron has you covered, with superior optics perfect for any situation. With weather sealing and advanced image stabilization, you’ll open up your creative possibilities.

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN for Micro Four Thirds impressions Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN for Micro Four Thirds impressions

As seen earlier in the review, it is easy to illustrate the strongest blur a lens can create, and wide-angle lenses are inherently disadvantaged in this regard. Coma is absent in the center of the frame, gets worse toward the edges/corners, and generally appears as a comet-like or triangular tail of light which can be oriented either away from the center of the frame (external coma) or toward the center of the frame (internal coma). In addition to reducing camera shake, the stabilized imaging sensor provides a still viewfinder image, enabling careful composition. The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens has an aesthetically pleasing design that maintains tight tolerances and has a quality finish. When I'm photographing landscapes and architecture with corner sharpness being desired, I'm probably using f/8 or f/11 to obtain enough depth of field for in-focus corner details, and this lens works well for these purposes at these apertures.

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN C Features

TheSigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C isn't claimed to be a macro lens, but it delivers reasonable performance nonetheless. It has a minimum focusing distance of 50cm / 19.7in and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:7.4. Sigma have paid close attention to this aspect of lens use, employing a 9-segment diaphragm with rounded blades in all three lenses for more pleasing bokeh.