The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C with a length of 63mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C's 69mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C weighs 240g, which means it is 165g (40%) lighter than the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L which has a weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R50 V, Canon R100 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount and Leica TL2, Leica TL and Leica T Typ 701 for the Leica L Mount.
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C is also available in the Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 15mm f1.4 DC C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
