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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount
Product Code: G246279C
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The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount delivers a wide 79.9º field of view with a classic 24mm focal length (full-frame equivalent) on crop format APS-C mirrorless cameras.
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- Classic wide angle lens for Canon APS-C sensor mirrorless cameras, which features high-quality optics and sharp results
- Smooth, beautiful, blurry backgrounds can be achieved for video and vlogging from a portable wide-angle prime
- Edge-to-edge performance with sharp, detailed results across the frame and at all aperture values
- High build quality with a durable brass bayonet, rubber sealed mount, and tough plastic body for rugged outdoor use
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount Summary
The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount offers a full-frame equivalent focal length of 24mm, which is ideal for a broad range of subjects, including landscapes, architecture, and interiors. Despite its wide-angle design and wide 79.9º field of view, this lens for Canon mirrorless cameras is compact and lightweight, weighing in at just 415g for excellent portability.
The wide field of view and a bright f/1.4 aperture ensures that the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 is also perfect for dynamic subjects such as street photography, weddings, events, environmental portraits, and video applications. Its stepping motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus, making it highly suited for movie-making and vlogging too, where the wide aperture provides a shallow depth-of-field, blurred backgrounds and allows for sharp, shake-free images in low-light when shooting handheld.
Its weather-sealed brass bayonet mount and minimal sagittal coma flare also make the RF mount lens a strong option for astrophotography, especially when paired with a camera like the EOS R7.
With effective control of flare and ghosting, the optical design of the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 rivals that of Sigma’s Art-series lenses, delivering truly high-end performance from a compact, portable design.
Key Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Features
- APS-C coverage for crop format mirrorless Canon cameras
- Maximum f/1.4 aperture for low light shooting and video
- 1:9.9 maximum magnification for close-up shots
- Lightweight 415g design
- 92.3mm length with a compact 67mm filter
- TSC construction
- Stepping motor for fast and quiet AF
- Made by Sigma to the highest standards n Aizu Japan
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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount in More Detail
Developed for Canon RF mount
A specialised control algorithm has been developed, which optimises AF drive and communication speed specifically for Canon RF mount interchangeable cameras. This enables high-speed autofocus while also supporting Servo AF and in-camera aberration correction with supported bodies.
The lens mount also features rubber sealing, ensuring reliable performance across a range of shooting environments including during inclement conditions.
Advanced Technology in a Compact Design
The compact wide-angle prime lens prioritises high image quality and incorporates Sigma’s latest technologies, including digital correction for optical distortion. It is optimised for lightweight, compact camera bodies with a short flange distance, balancing portability with performance.
Sample Jack Fusco with Canon EOS R7 and Sigma 16mm f/1.4 Contemporary lens. Camera settings: 3.2 seconds. f/1.4. ISO 400
Lightweight Build with Exceptional Optics
Through the use of high-refractive index, high-dispersion glass, this lens is designed with a shorter length without compromising on optical performance. Two aspherical elements enhance image quality while maintaining its compact size, which is ideal for smaller mirrorless cameras.
Additionally, inner focusing technology and lighter lens elements allow for a smaller, more efficient actuator, for excellent stability and ease of use, even when handholding.
Durable and Stable Composite Construction
Made from Thermally Stable Composite (TSC), the lens barrel and aperture components are built for precision and durability. TSC’s elasticity minimises deformation and reduces gaps between parts over time, enhancing the longevity and performance of the lens. This material ensures smooth aperture operation and supports the compact design, while also improving the precision of the internal mechanisms that house the focus lens group.
Sample Jack Fusco with Canon EOS R7 and Sigma 16mm f/1.4 Contemporary lens. Camera settings: 1/160 sec. f/6.3. ISO 800
Professional-Level Image Quality
The optical design of this lens comprises 16 elements in 13 groups, including three FLD glass elements, two SLD glass elements, and two precision-moulded aspherical elements. These advanced components work together to minimise optical aberrations and deliver exceptional resolution, even at wide-open apertures and across the entire aperture range.
The two aspherical elements are crafted with ultra-high precision, polished to tolerances of less than 10 nanometres. This meticulous design reduces the "onion ring" effect often associated with aspherical lenses, ensuring smooth, clear image quality throughout the frame.
Additionally, the optical system is carefully engineered to gently bend light, reducing sagittal coma flare and maintaining optimal performance from the centre of the frame to the edges. The result is a lens that produces smooth, round bokeh with consistent light distribution, offering excellent visual quality across every part of the image.
Sample Jack Fusco with Canon EOS R7 and Sigma 16mm f/1.4 Contemporary lens. Camera settings: 2.5 seconds. f/1.4. ISO 800
Flare and Ghosting Control
Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting which is often caused by strong light sources, such as backlit scenes. The lens hood provides additional protection from extraneous light, maintaining consistent image quality with high contrast and good levels of sharpness irrespective of lighting conditions.
Beautiful Bokeh with Wide f/1.4 Aperture
The wide f/1.4 aperture allows for shallow depth of field, while producing stunning bokeh effects for creative photography. Its 9-blade rounded diaphragm ensures smooth, attractive background blur, and helps to separate the subject from distracting backgrounds.
Quiet, Accurate Autofocus for Video
Sigma’s stepping motor technology (STM) ensures smooth, silent autofocus, which is perfect for video recording. The lens is compatible with AF technologies, helping users capture more consistent focus, even on moving subjects.
Sample Jack Fusco with Canon EOS R7 and Sigma 16mm f/1.4 Contemporary lens. Camera settings: 1/60 sec. f/10. ISO 100
Robust Brass Mount for Durability
The lens features a rugged brass mount, which combines high precision with strength. Treated surfaces and reinforced construction contribute to its reliability, ensuring it can withstand the rigours of use for extended periods.
Enhanced Lens Hood Design
The included lens hood is extra-long with an anti-reflective coating to control stray light effectively. Its rubber and textured anti-slip design improves grip, offering additional stability while shooting.
What’s in the box
- Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF Mount
- Petal-type Hood LH716-01
- Front Cap LCF-67 III
- Rear Cap LCR II
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary Lens Specifications
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Product Name |
16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary |
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Lens Construction |
16 elements in 13 groups |
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Angle of View |
79.9° |
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No. of Diaphragm Blades |
"9 (Rounded diaphragm) |
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Min. Aperture |
F16 |
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Min. Focusing Distance |
25cm |
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Max. Magnification Ratio |
1:9.9 |
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Filter Size |
φ67mm |
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Dimensions (Diameter x Length) |
φ72.2mm x 90.3mm |
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Weight |
415g |
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Compatible Hood |
LH716-01 |
| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: N/A |
| Offer Product Type: N/A |
| Autofocus: N/A |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): N/A |
| Length (mm): N/A |
| Weight (g): N/A |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: N/A |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 16 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: N/A |
| Groups: N/A |
| Hood supplied: N/A |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 16.0 |
| Maximum magnification: N/A |
| Maximum aperture (number): N/A |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 16.0 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (number): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: N/A |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: N/A |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: Yes |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
Weighing just 415g, this wide-angle Contemporary lens combines exceptional performance with portability, making it an excellent choice for photographers, videographers and hybrid shooters. Notably, it was the world’s first interchangeable lens to offer a 24mm focal length with an f/1.4 aperture, and today, it finally provides Canon creators with a refined and optimised option from Sigma for the RF mount.
The classic 24mm field of view is perfect for any number of subjects, while Sigma has successfully kept the size and weight manageable, enhancing the lens’ portability and ease of handheld use, which is particularly valuable when recording video.
For hybrid shooters, it features a fast stepping autofocus motor with algorithms tailored specifically for Canon mirrorless cameras, while the combination of a wide aperture, compact design, and responsive performance cements it as a great option for RF users.
The 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary lens also boasts a durable brass mount with a dust- and splash-resistant structure, compatibility with in-camera corrections, and low-dispersion glass elements. Together these features create a highly desirable wide-angle option for mirrorless users, delivering both reliability and exceptional image quality in a lightweight package.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
