Description
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Fujifilm X Mount Summary
With a series of high quality optics available for several major camera lens mounts, Sigma join’s this acclaimed APS-C mirrorless system with the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Fujifilm X Mount. The wide-angle prime lens provides an equivalent 24mm focal width in full frame format, ideal for landscapes, architecture, night photography, environmental portraits, street and more.
Sigma has optimised algorithms in the 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens to match Fujifilm’s high speed AF system, offering tenacious tracking with full AF-C support for faster moving subjects.
Having been developed for mirrorless cameras the prime wide angle lens is extremely compact at 92.6mm long, weighs just 405g and boasts a durable weather resistant structure for outdoor photographers. Results are consistently high, with an optical design and stepping motor delivering smooth autofocus during video and stills capture. You can expect superb resolution and excellent low light performance from a bright 9-bladed f/1.4 aperture when shooting handheld in low light.
Key Features
- Optimised lens for Fujifilm X system cameras
- Compact and lightweight prime lens
- Superior performance 83.2° wide angle field of view
- Optical design with 16 elements arranged in 13 groups
- Crisp results even wide open at f/1.4
- Stepping motor delivers smooth autofocus for video
- Dust and splash-proof design with seal on lens mount
- Designed to minimise flare and ghosting
- 9 blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh and soft out of focus areas
- Brass bayonet mount
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Fujifilm X Mount in More Detail
Sigma launched this 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary together with two other compact primes which join the Fujifilm lens range for the first time. The 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Fuji and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Fujifilm X Mount form the rest of the trio. All three feature similar designs, optimised control algorithms, in-camera aberration corrections and rubber-sealed mounts.
High build quality throughout
The 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary features a lens design with 16 elements in 13 groups and has been made from the finest materials. This wide angle effectively minimises optical aberrations and offers superb resolution even when wide-open and on, throughout the aperture range. The optical design and stepping motor deliver smooth autofocus when shooting video, while the brass mount features a special sealing for dust and splash resistant shooting.
Compact and Lightweight Mirrorless Design
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. The special design of the focus lens group allows fast and smooth AF performance for videography and more, combining a compact design and comfortable operation while prioritising outstanding image quality. Featuring Sigma’s latest technologies, this lens digitally corrects optical distortion for less time editing and more time in the field.
Stepping motor delivers excellent autofocus with quiet performance
The optical design and stepping motor deliver smooth autofocus during video. The lens design fully accommodates Fast Hybrid AF for super-fast autofocus functionality when required. Using face recognition AF results in consistent autofocusing on faces, even as the subjects move, which makes this a great choice for vlogging with any suitable Fujifilm camera.
Combining Size with outstanding performance
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary includes customary Sigma lens inner focus technologies, while lighter lens elements in the focus group result in a more compact actuator. On top of this, this lens offers outstanding stability whether the photographer is shooting handheld or has the camera placed on a tripod. Structurally, the lens features materials and parts that contribute to its compact, lightweight design.
What’s in the box
- Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Fujifilm X Mount
- Petal Type Lens Hood (LH716-01)
- Front and Rear Caps
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Fujifilm X Mount Specifications
| Lens construction | 16 elements in 13 groups |
| Angle-of-view | 83.2° |
| No of diaphragm blades | 9 (Rounded diaphragm) |
| Maaperture | F1.4 |
| Min aperture | F16 |
| Min focus distance | 25cm |
| Mamagnification ratio | 1:9.9 |
| Filter size | φ67mm |
| Dimensions | φ72.2mm × 92.6mm |
| Weight | 405g |
| Hood | LH716-01 |
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