The 16mm f/1.4 DC DN is built to bridge the gap between Sigma's compact Contemporary line and the professional Art series. Its sophisticated optical design features 16 elements in 13 groups, including three FLD (F Low Dispersion) glass elements, two SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements, and two molded aspherical elements. This complex arrangement effectively minimizes optical aberrations and ensures excellent resolution from corner to corner, even when shooting wide open at f/1.4. The lens features a stepping motor that provides fast, smooth, and near-silent autofocus, making it ideal for video recording and "face recognition" tracking. Built to withstand outdoor use, it includes a dust and splash-proof construction with a rubber seal around the high-precision brass bayonet mount. While it lacks a physical aperture ring (common on native Fujifilm lenses), it offers a premium, minimalist design with a large, rubberized manual focus ring for tactile control. Its TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) construction ensures consistent performance across a wide range of temperatures.
Technical Specifications
Mount Type: Fujifilm X-mount
Format: APS-C (24mm Full-Frame equivalent)
Focal Length: 16mm
Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Lens Construction: 16 elements in 13 groups
Angle of View: 83.2°
Focusing System: Stepping Motor (Internal Focusing)
Image Stabilization: No (Relies on camera In-Body Image Stabilization)
Weather Sealing: Dust and splash-resistant structure (Mount seal)
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.25 m (9.8 in)
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:9.9 (approx. 0.1x)
Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded circular diaphragm)
Coating: Super Multi-Layer Coating
Filter Attachment Size: 67 mm
Dimensions: Approx. 72.2 mm x 92.6 mm (2.8 in x 3.6 in)
Weight: Approx. 405 g (14.3 oz)
In the Box
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Fujifilm X-mount)
Petal Type Lens Hood
Front Lens Cap
Rear Lens Cap
Instruction Manual & Warranty Card