12/9/2023 0 Comments Sigma 16mm 1.4 sony e mountBy f/11, diffraction starts to affect the sharpness of both lenses. I did initially wonder whether my Sony 16mm sample had a problem but others reviews of the lens have also confirmed that the performance at f/2.8 is disappointing.Īlthough the performance is closer from f/5.6 onwards, the Sigma does retain some extra sharpness and micro contrast. The differences are most striking at the fastest values (f/1.4 and f/2.8).īelow you can find a series of comparison shots taken at a long focus distance close to infinity. I don’t often make sweeping statements about sharpness, as the differences between lenses are often quite subtle, but in the case of these two primes, I can say beyond the shadow of a doubt that the Sigma is much sharper and has better contrast at all aperture values up to f/4. Comparing them side-by-side in the field reveals that the Sony is ever so slightly wider but the difference is barely worth mentioning. The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 and Sony 16mm f/2.8 have the same focal length which equates to a 24mm equivalent field of view in 35mm terms. The Sony lens may not come bundled with a hood but according to Imaging Resource, the hood for the 18-55mm lens is compatible.Īn interesting fact about the Sony lens is that it is compatible with two optional converters: the VCL-ECU1 ultra-wide converter ( B&H Photo) and VCL-ECF1 fisheye converter ( B&H Photo). It can be reversed over the barrel but can be a little difficult to twist off at times. On the front of both lenses is a filter thread for ND filters (49mm on the Sony / 67mm on the Sigma) but only the Sigma comes with its own twist-on petal-shaped lens hood (the LH716-01). The only physical control you’ll find on the barrels of the two lenses is a ridged fly-by-wire focus ring, which we’ll discuss in more detail in the autofocus/manual focus section below. The Sigma is currently only available in black whereas the Sony lens comes in black or silver. Neither is classified as weather-sealed but the Sigma benefits from a brass bayonet mount that is surrounded by a special sealing to keep dust and moisture out. The Sony features a lightweight aluminium alloy finish. The Sigma is constructed from a mix of plastic, metallic parts, and TSC (Thermally Stable Composite), a material that expands and contracts less in extreme temperatures and offers more elasticity. Size and weight wise, we’ve found that either lens is a good match for Sony E-mount cameras, though we hardly need to point out that any camera paired with the Sony 16mm will result in a more discreet and portable combo. Although the Sigma is visibly larger, it is also worth pointing out that it is very lightweight for this type of lens. This makes sense though, as the Sony, which is classified as a pancake lens, has fewer optical elements and a slower maximum aperture of f/2.8. If size and weight are important to you, one of the first differences you’ll certainly notice is just how much smaller and lighter the Sony lens is in comparison to the Sigma. To know more about our ethics, you can visit our full disclosure page. If you buy something after clicking the link, we will receive a small commission. Within the article, there are affiliate links. We were not asked to write anything about these lenses, nor were we provided with any sort of compensation. *There is also a third 16mm prime for the E-mount, the Samyang Rokinon 16mm f/2 manual focus lens.Įthics statement: We were provided with a sample of the Sigma 16mm and bought the Sony 16mm for our personal use. Since we had both the Sigma and Sony in for testing at the same time, we decided to put them head-to-head to find out just what the differences are between them! The Sigma isn’t the first 16mm lens for Sony APS-C however.* In fact, one of the oldest primes for the system is the E 16mm f/2.8, an inexpensive pancake lens haunted by something of a mixed reputation. This is why the announcement of the Sigma 16mm f/1.4, with its 24mm equivalent field of view and fast maximum aperture, was such breath of fresh air for E-mount users. The Sony APS-C range has faced some neglect as of late due to much of Sony’s focus being funnelled into lens development for the extremely popular full-frame FE system.
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