Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z)

Key Differences

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has a better weight (300g (10.6 oz) vs 405g (14.3 oz)).
  • Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z) has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 29 cm).
  • Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Nikon Z) has a better price (msrp) ($449 vs $499).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has a better length (86.5mm vs 92.3mm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has a better max magnification (0.17x vs 0.13x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length35mm16mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1013
Optical Groups811
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameAPS-C
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent24-24mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingHLA
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance29 cm25 cm
Max Magnification0.17x0.13x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$499$449
Filter Size67mm67mm
Diameter72mm72.2mm
Length86.5mm92.3mm
Weight300g (10.6 oz)405g (14.3 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo