The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens is a high performance prime lens with a large aperture of f/1.4 specially designed for APS-C Mirrorless cameras for Sony E mount. Engineered for today’s photographer who wants to do it all, this contemporary lens is the perfect blend of image quality and compact size. It combines superior optical performance and compactness for high-performance lenses that cover a wide range of needs. The large aperture is great for low light conditions and for creating depth of field and its small size makes it highly portable. It features an optical design and stepping motor for delivering smooth autofocus during video shooting. Using face recognition AF results in consistent autofocusing on faces, even as the subjects move.

Large-Aperture Contemporary Wide Angle Lens

The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens 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 f/1.4 brightness. Developed to feature a lightweight, compact package for everyday use, this lens delivers superior performance covering the key focal lengths with top-level optical performance. This Contemporary Lens features a lens structure with 16 elements in 13 groups and includes the finest materials. This lens effectively minimizes optical aberrations and offers superb resolution at wide-open aperture and throughout the aperture range. The optical design and stepping motor deliver smooth autofocus during video shooting, while the mount features a special sealing for a dust- and splash-proof design.

Outstanding Stability and 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. The Sigma Contemporary Lens features inner focus technologies, while the lighter lens elements in the focus lens group makes 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.

Durable Construction

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. The brass mount combines high precision with rugged construction. Its treated surfaces and enhanced strength contribute to the exceptional durability of the lens. The mount features a special sealing to make the lens an excellent choice in a wide variety of conditions.