Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN ContemporaryvsSony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
16mm / F1.4
24mm equiv.
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FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
16-35mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G suits you better
- Weight52g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-35mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary92.3mm long × 72.2mm diameter
- FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G88.1mm long × 80.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 16mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 16mm | 35mm | −19mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F4 | 3.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F4 | 3.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 24cm | +0.01m |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | 0.23× | −0.13x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 405g | 353g | +52g |
| Length | 92.3mm | 88.1mm | +4.2mm |
| Diameter | 72.2mm | 80.5mm | −8.3mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 72mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 | −5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary relative to FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G
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