Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E (402965) Black

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 5,440 ratings

Price: 389

Last update: 01-10-2025


About this item

Compatible with Sony E mount cameras
Perfect for nature & event photography
Large f/1.4 aperture for superb lowlight performance
Compact size makes it very portable
Fully accommodates Fast Hybrid AF

Product information


Top reviews from the United States

E. Castro
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic lens for the price
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
Bottomline up front: This is a great, "wide angle" lens for a really nice price

To be up front, I'm no professional photographer or videographer, so I may not be as critical as the professionals. But, I do know that with this lens, my Sony FX30 takes great video, and even pictures--at least to my eye. Since I have it on an APC-C sensor camera, I understand it's like having a 24mm full frame, but it's still "wide angle." It mounts perfectly and works well with my FX30. I use it primarily for talking head and POV tutorial videos, and it works great for these purposes. It is a bit "big" relative to some other lenses of similar focal lengths, and for my use cases, that's not an issue. The build looks and feels quality as well--it's a good looking lens! I'd definitely recommend if you're looking for a wide angle, fast lens from a known, reliable brand...for a very reasonable price!!

Pros:
- Works great with camera (Sony FX30 in my case)
- Clear, sharp images
- Fast aperture
- Nice bokeh
- Solid feel and build

Cons:
- Can feel a bit "big" compared to other similar lenses
Elijah
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb quality for price. Great Nighttime photography too.
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2022
This is a very good lens no doubt. More so for the price. I'm a photography enthusiast and all those pictures were taken with this lens on the Sony ZVE-10 within less than a month of my getting into photography. One big thing about this lens is that is unexpectedly very good in low light. Clearly, its very low aperture of f1.8 makes it collect much light and consequently have better nighttime performance but still, the images that this lens outputs at night are simply shockingly stunning. The only major challenge you can have with this at night is the dynamic range of your camera.

I'm very big on bokeh and this lens does perform - albeit not well enough for me. The bokeh is quite decent if the object in focus is close enough (although for portraits, your subject can feel invaded because of the proximity that will be required to get the best bokeh). From my use, I found that it has very unnoticeable to no chromatic aberration in almost all situations & it has a fair bit of distortion but it's nothing that can't be easily fixed in post-production if you are shooting raw.

The fact that it is a wide-angle lens means it's able to capture a lot at once as you can see in some of those nighttime pictures in a performance. That said, this is a very capable and fairly flexible lens. It can handle both wide-angle shots & night-time photography well with good results (although not the best) when taking portraits.

Because I'm big on portraits and would be primarily using it with my camera to record a human subject, I decided to return this go for its other sibling - the Sigma 30mm. I can expect better bokeh and portrait shots from that with similar night performance although poorer chromatic aberration overall. Nonetheless, even with the shortcomings of this lens, it is still a very good one and most definitely a great value for its price.
Customer image
Elijah
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb quality for price. Great Nighttime photography too.
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2022
This is a very good lens no doubt. More so for the price. I'm a photography enthusiast and all those pictures were taken with this lens on the Sony ZVE-10 within less than a month of my getting into photography. One big thing about this lens is that is unexpectedly very good in low light. Clearly, its very low aperture of f1.8 makes it collect much light and consequently have better nighttime performance but still, the images that this lens outputs at night are simply shockingly stunning. The only major challenge you can have with this at night is the dynamic range of your camera.

I'm very big on bokeh and this lens does perform - albeit not well enough for me. The bokeh is quite decent if the object in focus is close enough (although for portraits, your subject can feel invaded because of the proximity that will be required to get the best bokeh). From my use, I found that it has very unnoticeable to no chromatic aberration in almost all situations & it has a fair bit of distortion but it's nothing that can't be easily fixed in post-production if you are shooting raw.

The fact that it is a wide-angle lens means it's able to capture a lot at once as you can see in some of those nighttime pictures in a performance. That said, this is a very capable and fairly flexible lens. It can handle both wide-angle shots & night-time photography well with good results (although not the best) when taking portraits.

Because I'm big on portraits and would be primarily using it with my camera to record a human subject, I decided to return this go for its other sibling - the Sigma 30mm. I can expect better bokeh and portrait shots from that with similar night performance although poorer chromatic aberration overall. Nonetheless, even with the shortcomings of this lens, it is still a very good one and most definitely a great value for its price.
Images in this review
Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image
King Genius
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning Quality
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023
The Sigma 16mm lens is an outstanding piece of equipment that I have been using for the past three years, and I can confidently say that it's one of the best lenses I have ever owned. It's a prime lens that offers a wide-angle view that's perfect for capturing stunning landscapes, architecture, and cityscapes.

One of the things I love most about this lens is its exceptional optical quality. The images captured are sharp, with excellent contrast and vivid colors. The lens produces sharp images, even in low-light conditions, which is a testament to its impressive f/1.4 aperture.

The build quality of the lens is also top-notch. It feels very sturdy in hand, and it's clear that it's built to last. The lens mount is made of metal, which gives me confidence that it won't wear out easily.

The lens is also lightweight and compact, making it easy to carry around and travel with. Its autofocus is also accurate and quick, which makes it a reliable choice for capturing fast-moving subjects.

Overall, I can confidently say that the Sigma 16mm lens is a must-have for any photographer who loves capturing wide-angle shots. It's a high-quality lens that produces exceptional images, and its build quality is excellent. I would highly recommend this lens to anyone looking for a reliable wide-angle lens. It's a five-star product that has never let me down.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning value
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2020
This is a fantastic prime lens and generally considered the best value everyday prime for Sony a6000-series cameras.

I had originally bought the 30mm version of this lens and got a bad copy, so it was years before I succumbed to the fabulous reviews and got this for my a6300. It's outstanding.

With the kit lens, I found myself taking a LOT of shots indoors at 16mm, so getting a fast 16mm prime (24mm equiv) made a lot of sense. Just set your minimum shutter to 100s and don't worry about its lack of OSS if you don't have IBS.

Focusing is fast, it feels good in the hand, the bokeh is lovely, and of course its extremely sharp. If you are like me and bought a 50mm as your first APS-C prime out of habit (and value), and realized it's 75mm equiv is too long for everyday shooting, this lens is for you.

With this focal length, closeups are distorted as wide-angle, but take a couple steps back and environmental portraits make for normal heads. I spent so much time trying to get two people into the frame with my 50mm its relaxing to have so much more view to work with.

I do shoot at 1.4 alot, but keep in mind this is a very narrow DOF so you will want to use eye auto-focus for portraits. Shooting multiple faces, I will open it up to 1.7-2.8 as needed to keep everyone reasonably in focus.

On my a7-II , this is a 24MP 16mm lens with a vignette (have to remove the hood to minimize this), or 10MP 24mm in APS-C mode (which are largely indistinguishable from the a6300 24MP shots).

All in all, this lens lives up to its reputation as an unbeatable value everyday performance prime.
Customer image
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning value
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2020
This is a fantastic prime lens and generally considered the best value everyday prime for Sony a6000-series cameras.

I had originally bought the 30mm version of this lens and got a bad copy, so it was years before I succumbed to the fabulous reviews and got this for my a6300. It's outstanding.

With the kit lens, I found myself taking a LOT of shots indoors at 16mm, so getting a fast 16mm prime (24mm equiv) made a lot of sense. Just set your minimum shutter to 100s and don't worry about its lack of OSS if you don't have IBS.

Focusing is fast, it feels good in the hand, the bokeh is lovely, and of course its extremely sharp. If you are like me and bought a 50mm as your first APS-C prime out of habit (and value), and realized it's 75mm equiv is too long for everyday shooting, this lens is for you.

With this focal length, closeups are distorted as wide-angle, but take a couple steps back and environmental portraits make for normal heads. I spent so much time trying to get two people into the frame with my 50mm its relaxing to have so much more view to work with.

I do shoot at 1.4 alot, but keep in mind this is a very narrow DOF so you will want to use eye auto-focus for portraits. Shooting multiple faces, I will open it up to 1.7-2.8 as needed to keep everyone reasonably in focus.

On my a7-II , this is a 24MP 16mm lens with a vignette (have to remove the hood to minimize this), or 10MP 24mm in APS-C mode (which are largely indistinguishable from the a6300 24MP shots).

All in all, this lens lives up to its reputation as an unbeatable value everyday performance prime.
Images in this review
Customer image Customer image Customer image Customer image

Best Sellers in

 
 

85mm f1.8 Portrait Lens - EF Lens for Canon, Medium Telephoto Lenses (Manual Focus) for Canon EOS Rebel T8i T7i T7 T6 T6s T6i

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 202
96.22
 
 

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 17185
125
 
 

Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 9889
216.95
 
 

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 5247
199
 
 

Sony - FE 50mm F1.8 Standard Lens (SEL50F18F/2)

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1329
248
 
 

Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 6035
149
 
 

Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Sony E Black

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 4419
279
 
 

Canon RF50mm F1.8 STM Lens, Fixed Focal Length Prime Lens, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Black

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2465
199