Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN ContemporaryvsSony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
23mm / F1.4
35mm equiv.
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FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
16-35mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight188g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
When the FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-35mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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
- 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary76.8mm long × 65.8mm diameter
- FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*98.5mm long × 78mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 23mm | 16mm | +7mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 23mm | 35mm | −12mm |
| 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 | 28cm | −0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.19× | −0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 330g | 518g | −188g |
| Length | 76.8mm | 98.5mm | −21.7mm |
| Diameter | 65.8mm | 78mm | −12.2mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 72mm | −20mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2014 | +9year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary relative to FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
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