Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary vs Sony E 11mm f/1.8

Key Differences

  • Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better weight (181g (6.4 oz) vs 405g (14.3 oz)).
  • Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better min focus distance (12 cm vs 25 cm).
  • Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better length (60.9mm vs 92.3mm).
  • Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.8).
  • Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary has a better price (msrp) ($449 vs $549).
Product
Sony E 11mm f/1.8
Sony
$549
Optical Design
Focal Length16mm11mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements138
Optical Groups116
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent24-24mm17-17mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorHLALinear
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance25 cm12 cm
Max Magnification0.13x0.26x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureYesNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$449$549
Filter Size67mm55mm
Diameter72.2mm66.7mm
Length92.3mm60.9mm
Weight405g (14.3 oz)181g (6.4 oz)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo