The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 L 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 16-28mm F2.8 L is the longer of the two lenses at 101mm. The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L with a length of 92mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 L also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 L and Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 L and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L Size and Weight 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 16mm F1.4 DC DN L weighs 405g, 9% (45g) lighter than the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 L's weight of 450g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 L has a filter size of 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 L:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 L and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L has the same Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Focal Range
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 L has a focal range of 16-28mm and
1.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
24 - 42mm .
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.
