Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN ArtvsSony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
20mm / F1.4
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FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
16-25mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 16-25mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Weight226g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-25mm 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
- 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art113.2mm long × 87.8mm diameter
- FE 16-25mm F2.8 G91.4mm long × 74.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 20mm | 16mm | +4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 20mm | 25mm | −5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 23cm | 18cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.20× | −0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 11blades | — |
| Weight | 635g | 409g | +226g |
| Length | 113.2mm | 91.4mm | +21.8mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 74.8mm | +13mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art relative to FE 16-25mm F2.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
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20mm F1.4 DG DN Art in detailFE 16-25mm F2.8 G in detailAll E-mount lenses