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

The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens has been a fantastic addition to my Sony setup. It fits perfectly and delivers beautiful, sharp images with rich color and great depth of field. For a lens at this price point, the photo quality is truly impressive. It performs like something much more expensive. It is a bit on the bulky and heavier side compared to other lenses in this range that I own, but that’s a small trade-off for the clarity and low-light performance it offers. Whether for everyday photography or creative shots, it’s a solid, budget-friendly investment that consistently produces professional-looking results. Definitely worth the buy.

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.

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.

Have wanted one of these for a long time, finally bought another camera body & decided I was pulling the trigger on one of these Sigma 16mms - Pairs with my Sony ZV-E10 II amazingly! Nice wide shots, not to heavy, turned down to 1.4 with a ND filter it makes amazing Bokeh. Just what I needed for some nice vlogging and interview wide shots.

I purchased this Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary from Co-Yuzu-SHOP listed as "Used - Very Good." I was slightly concerned about the lack of original packaging, but the seller did an incredible job. The lens arrived encased in multiple layers of thick bubble wrap and was perfectly secure. Upon inspection, I honestly could not tell that this lens had ever been used. There were zero scratches on the glass or body, and the internals were completely free of dust. It looks and functions exactly like a brand-new unit. Performance for Streaming/Webcam Use: I am using this primarily as a high-end webcam for my home studio. It is connected via Micro-HDMI to a dedicated video capture card, and the results are stunning. Image Quality: The clarity is exceptional. It provides a level of detail and professional background blur (bokeh) that no standard webcam can replicate. Color Accuracy: The colors are natural and "on point" right out of the box. Autofocus: The focus is extremely fast and reliable. It tracks movement instantly, ensuring I stay sharp even if I move around during a stream. If you are looking to elevate your video production or streaming quality, this lens is a complete "webcam killer." Huge thanks to the seller for the honest grading and excellent packing.

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.

Hi! I bought the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 “like new” and it arrived in perfect condition, in its original box and looking completely unused. I mounted it on my camera with no issues, and the video quality improvement was noticeable right away. I’m a content creator and so far, I’m very happy with it. Highly recommended, especially if you’re looking for great low-light performance and a professional look from the start.

The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E Mount is the best apsc lens I have ever mounted on my A6500--even better than my Sony Zeiss 24mm f/1.8, which cost over twice as much money. The Sigma lens is sharper than the Sony Zeiss 24mm f/1.8, and possesses the same macro capability of the Sony Zeiss 24mm f/1.8. However, the 24mm is completely silent, and has a more compact form factor. The Sony is a 35mm equivalent on a full frame, while the Sigma 16mm is 24mm on a full frame. For street photography and landscapes, I would definitely go with the Sigma. If you're looking for a focal length you can use for portraits, street, and landscapes, you may consider the Sony Zeiss 24mm f/1.8. But if I could do it all over again, I would go with the Sigma 16mm instead of the Sony 24mm. It is a better lens. This lens resolves on par at 24mm with the Sony full frame 16-35 GM I own, which cost me $2000; and it is able to let in more light, while doing so. This lens is SHARP ACROSS the FRAME. I don't own the Batis 25 f/2, but was thinking about buying it for video work. Not anymore, with my purchase of this lens. I own the Sony 10-18, and will continue to use that for video on a V2 Crane gimbal for ultra-wide angles. But will definitely use this lens for all other video work on that gimbal, if I don't need the ultra-wide angle. The Sigma 16mm is not completely silent, but almost. I would say the sound is negligible. The build quality of the lens is excellent. The focus ring is buttery smooth. It mounts beautifully on my A6500, and will stay there most of the time. I gave the lens 4 stars for two reasons: There seems to be an issue with dust in the front lens element. I returned one copy due to this issue but was undeterred in my commitment to owning the lens. The second factor in deducting a point is the negligible sound of the focus system. Were it not for the dust and the negligible sound of the focus system, this lens would truly be superb. Moving forward, I will look seriously at Sigma optics alongside Zeiss and Sony. Be sure to buys from an approved Sigma vendor: https://www.sigmaphoto.com/where-to-buy-sigma I highly recommend the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN for Sony