(Refurbished Excellent) Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary - E-mount (for Sony)

The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN | Contemporary is a high-quality wide-angle prime lens designed specifically for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras such as the Sony α6000/α6100/α6400 series. With an effective 24 mm full-frame equivalent focal length, it’s ideal for landscapes, street photography, architecture, astrophotography, and video work.

Boasting a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, this lens excels in low-light environments and gives photographers strong control over depth of field for subject isolation and smooth background blur, even in challenging lighting. The optical design consists of 16 elements in 13 groups, including special low-dispersion and aspherical components that work together to deliver sharp images with well-controlled aberrations across the frame.

Autofocus is handled by a stepping motor (AF) system that provides quick, quiet, and smooth focusing, beneficial for both stills and video capture. Sigma’s Super Multi-Layer Coating helps reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity in backlit situations.

The lens also features a rounded 9-blade diaphragm for pleasing out-of-focus rendering and offers a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm (9.8 in) with a modest 1:10 magnification for close-up creativity. It accepts 67 mm front filters and includes a petal-type lens hood in the box.

Compact and well-built for its class, this lens balances performance and portability, making it a favorite among Sony APS-C shooters wanting a bright, wide-angle prime that performs reliably in a variety of shooting conditions.