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Black wide-angle prime lens for Canon EF-M mount

SIGMA

SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Canon EF-M 402971

SKU CH-B6Y1-1XZMC

A wide-angle prime for Canon EF-M mirrorless cameras with a bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and shallow depth of field

  • Focus systemAuto Focus
  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • Product colorBlack
  • Fast f/1.4 aperture captures bright low-light shots
  • 16mm wide angle gives 24mm equivalent view for landscapes
  • 16 elements in 13 groups with FLD and SLD glass reduce aberrations
  • Super multi-layer coating cuts flare and ghosting in backlight
  • TSC barrel keeps optical alignment stable across temperature changes

Wide-angle prime for mirrorless

The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a fast wide-angle prime lens built for crop-sensor mirrorless cameras. It provides a 24mm equivalent focal length on Micro Four Thirds bodies and covers APS-C formats as well. The design targets landscape, astrophotography, architectural and vlogging work where a broad field of view matters.

f/1.4 aperture and optical headroom

A maximum aperture of f/1.4 delivers strong low-light performance and shallow depth of field for subject separation. The optical formula uses 16 elements in 13 groups, including three FLD elements, two SLD elements and two aspherical elements to control aberrations and distortion. This correction holds up well across the frame but reaches its limits in extreme corner detail at wide apertures.

EF-M mount constraints

The lens uses the Canon EF-M mount, restricting it to that mirrorless system. Autofocus is driven by a stepping motor suited to stills and video. The Thermally Stable Composite barrel maintains alignment in temperature shifts, yet the fixed focal length means composition changes require physical movement. Buyers needing zoom flexibility or full-frame coverage must choose a different optic.

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Price $274.99
Cheaper than about 78% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSIGMA
Model nameNot Available
Product typeZoom Lens
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
Focus systemAuto Focus

Questions about this item

Will the 16mm f/1.4 prime cover the APS-C sensor on my EF-M body?

Yes, the DC designation means it projects an APS-C image circle that matches the Canon EF-M mount sensor exactly.

How can I confirm the f/1.4 aperture is operating correctly after mounting?

Set the camera to aperture priority at f/1.4, half-press the shutter and verify the viewfinder shows f/1.4 with a bright, shallow-depth-of-field preview.

Does the 402971 box include a lens hood or must I buy one separately?

A petal-type hood is supplied in the box; no separate purchase is needed.

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