Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE

Key Differences

  • Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 85 cm).
  • 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 weight (405g (14.3 oz) vs 464g (1.02 lb)).
  • Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary has a better max magnification (0.13x vs 0.12x).
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE has a better length (92mm vs 92.3mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length16mm85mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1311
Optical Groups119
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent24-24mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorHLASTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance25 cm85 cm
Max Magnification0.13x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureYesNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$449$449
Filter Size67mm67mm
Diameter72.2mm72mm
Length92.3mm92mm
Weight405g (14.3 oz)464g (1.02 lb)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo