Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Nikon Z

The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Nikon Z is a fast wide-angle prime for APS-C cameras, giving a 24mm equivalent view with an F1.4 aperture. It is a well-proven design that stays sharp wide open, which suits night skies, interiors and low-light street photography.

Image quality There are 16 elements in 13 groups, including three FLD, two SLD and two aspherical elements, which keep the lens sharp across the frame even at F1.4 and hold back colour fringing and coma. Super Multi-Layer Coating cuts flare against bright light, and a nine-blade rounded aperture gives smooth background blur.

Autofocus and video The focus group is light, so the stepping motor can move it quickly and almost silently, which suits video as well as stills. Focusing is internal, and the mount has a seal against dust and splashes.

Size and close focus It weighs 405g and takes 67mm filters. The minimum focus distance is 25cm, for a maximum magnification of 1:9.9.

Who it's for

This is for Nikon Z50II, Zfc and Z30 owners who want a fast 24mm equivalent for street, travel and low light. None of those three bodies has in-body stabilisation, but at this focal length handheld shake is rarely a problem. It pairs well with the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN for Nikon Z as a two-lens kit.

Also available for Fujifilm X, Canon RF and L-Mount.