Lens Comparison
Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM vs Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF)
Key Differences
- Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM has a better min focus distance (13 cm vs 30 cm).
- Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF) has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2.8).
- Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM has a better weight (165g (5.8 oz) vs 265g (9.3 oz)).
- Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM has a better length (36.4mm vs 51.5mm).
- Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Canon RF) has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 16mm | 30mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 10 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 48-48mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 13 cm | 30 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $299 | $349 |
| Filter Size | 43mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 69.2mm | 64.8mm |
| Length | 36.4mm | 51.5mm |
| Weight | 165g (5.8 oz) | 265g (9.3 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
