1. Home
  2. Gear
  3. Lenses
  4. Sigma
  5. Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

16 mm · f/1.4 · Micro 4/3 System, Sony E

The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a 16 mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4 for the Micro 4/3 System, Sony E, Fujifilm X mounts. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
16 mm
Max aperture
f/1.4
Mount
Micro 4/3 System
Designed for
1.53× crop

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
APS-C (1.5×)82.9°24 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)80.4°26 mm
Micro Four Thirds68.1°32 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/2.8f/5.6f/8f/11f/16
16 mm4.7 m2.4 m1.7 m1.2 m0.8 m

Circle of confusion 0.020 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
APS-C (24 MP)10.4 s @ f/1.420.4 s

Cameras that fit (244)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 1.53× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 25 mm.
Which cameras is the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary compatible with?
It fits Leica Digilux 3, Olympus E-P1, Olympus E-P2, Olympus E-P3, Olympus E-P5 and more (see the full list above).