Sigma 16mm F/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E Mount Mirrorless Cameras (APS- C Format, Black)

The media could not be loaded. If you are a content creator taking talking head videos then this is the one for you. Make no mistake this is just the best lens for content creators. The autofocus is great and quick. Functions just like it is intended and it is really a value for money product. Feels professional and well made in the hand. Even after being bulky and heavy the lens feel well gripped in the hands and canera during use. Using this in my camera setup with my sony zv e10 M2

The media could not be loaded. After using the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for 20 days, I'm thoroughly impressed with its performance. The lens delivers sharp images with beautiful background separation, even in challenging lighting conditions. Its wide f/1.4 aperture allows for excellent low-light performance, making it ideal for various shooting scenarios.Build & Handling:The lens feels solid and well-constructed, with a smooth focus ring that provides precise manual control. It's a bit larger than some other primes, but the quality justifies the size.Image Quality:Images are crisp and detailed, with minimal distortion and chromatic aberration. The lens produces pleasing bokeh, adding a professional touch to portraits and close-ups.Autofocus:Autofocus is fast, accurate, and quiet, making it suitable for both photography and videography.Overall:This lens offers exceptional value for its price point. Whether you're into landscapes, street photography, or portraits, the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens is a reliable and versatile choice.

Well, I wanted to purchase this lens for my Sony Alpha a5100 since a very long time and finally, when I bought it, there was no end to my happiness. As there are numerous reviews on Youtube and other tech websites where it is always mentioned this is one of the sharpest and clear lenses for Sony mirrorless systems. The same was experienced hands-on. Believe me, the output images are extremely sharp corner to corner and centre to corner. The colour reproduction is also very beautiful. The image quality is leagues ahead of the stock lens. The stock lens is still a better option for shooting videos. Sony's OSS is really helpful there. For capturing images, Sigma 16mm F1.4 is unmatched my any other lens in this as well as even higher price range.For low light photography, this lens is the real monster. I took it for a spin for some night shots and my mind was blown away by seeing how much light is being captured by this lens even during the night. The aperture of F1.4 is really useful. The images were crisp, full of dynamic ranges without any noticeable noise whatsoever. Another thing to notice is the amount of foreground and background depth of field this lens is capable to produce. The subjects stand out distinctly and that brings another dimension to the image.Coming to the autofocus capability, the lens focuses very fast, comparable to Sony's own lens. AF-C and DMF work very well too. I did not face any delays or issues while focusing on a subject. Actually, 3 out of around 200 photos were out of focus, and all these 3 photos were of my pet who never stops running around. The lens can also be used as a portrait lens. I have taken a few portraits and they were decent enough with a good background defocussed and good bokeh. Also to mention, the lens produces buttery smooth bokeh. The bokeh is not as large as the ones produced the Sigma 56mm F1.4 lens but still considering this as a wide-angle lens the bokeh is beautiful.Coming to the construction of the lens, it is a very well built. It feels solid with a pristine fit and finish. The focus ring is buttery smooth and a pleasure to use. The lens is on the heavier side (~450 grams) which is a little bit of a concern if you are using a small camera body like Alpha a5100. For a6000 and higher, it might not be that much of a concern. But the weight can be ignored considering the superior quality of the image that this lens produces.Overall I am extremely happy with the product. This is my second Sigma lens and they really proved how consistent they are when it comes to the quality of the image produced and the pristine built.The only disappointment that I had is on how Amazon delivers its product nowadays. They delivered this lens in an ordinary plastic cover without any bubble wrap protections. These lenses are heavy and fragile material and need to be delivered with the utmost care. But as expected by any Indian delivery agent, he dropped the package somewhere and dented one corner of the manufacturer carton box. I am not sure would it cause any damage to the lens itself which had another level of protection inside the carton box. My lens is performing well but still, I am unhappy with the delivery of the product. I am always sceptic if the lens has suffered any unnoticeable internal damage. Amazon should really look into their delivery department now and provide proper training to the delivery partners. Also, I will request Amazon to deliver expensive/fragile items by properly protecting them inside a carton box. I have removed one star because of unsatisfactory delivery.

Awesome clarity.. very fast. Also very sturdy.

Best purchase ever. I bought it at a lower price when it was in short supply. And has been my main lens ever since.Focal length: The viewing angle with an APS-C camera would be quite wide and this makes the 16mm focal length perfect for indoor use. This lens will also be great for landscape photography, environmental portraits and experimental photography.Background blur: The fast aperture allows you to really isolate your subject at close distances. Bokeh is smooth and creamy. Helps you get that pseudo full-frame look.Low light: The performance is outstanding in low light as it has a large max. aperture, plus light transmission through the lens is good. See 4th image.Resolution: Sharpness at apertures over F2.0 is just mind-numbing.Macro capabilities: The lens has a short minimum focus distance which allows you to get extremely close to your subject. And since the lens is ridiculously sharp you can always crop the image to achieve a "macro" effect. See uploaded images. See 5th and 6th image.Size and weight: It is large and heavy in comparison to the tiny kit lens of Sony APS-C cameras, and makes an A6XXX body front heavy.There is no alternative in the Sony APS-C mirrorless system for this lens. Just go for it. If the weight is not an issue, you will be extremely happy with this lens.

Perfect for talking head

It's a must to have a lens for all the content creators as it comes with really wide aperture for that Natural Bokeh. But we need to have atleast variable aperture or some additional features at this price.

Great picture quality, lens is on heavier on hands. For portrait you have to get a lot closer to subject. Noise is very low for adjustment. Totally like the pictures it takes. I did Not take a lot of videos but quality of videos is good too. I have used it on Sony zvev10