Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN ContemporaryvsTamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
16mm / F1.4
24mm equiv.
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11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
11-20mm / F2.8
17-30mm equiv.
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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
When the 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD suits you better
- Weight70g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 11-20mm 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
- 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD86.2mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 11mm | +5mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 16mm | 20mm | −4mm |
| 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 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 15cm | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | 0.25× | −0.15x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 405g | 335g | +70g |
| Length | 92.3mm | 86.2mm | +6.1mm |
| Diameter | 72.2mm | 73mm | −0.8mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2017 | 2021 | −4year |
| 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 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
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