Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN ContemporaryvsSony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
16mm / F1.4
24mm equiv.
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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
16-35mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight142g lighter, so easier to carry
When the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 22cm
- 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 16-35mm F2.8 GM II111.5mm long × 87.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 16mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 16mm | 35mm | −19mm |
| 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 | 25cm | 22cm | +0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | 0.32× | −0.22x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 405g | 547g | −142g |
| Length | 92.3mm | 111.5mm | −19.2mm |
| Diameter | 72.2mm | 87.8mm | −15.6mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 82mm | −15mm |
| Released | 2017 | 2023 | −6year |
| 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 16-35mm F2.8 GM II.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 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
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