The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C 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 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Sigma 16mm F1.4 C with a length of 92mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and Sigma 16mm F1.4 C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C 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 C weighs 405g, 34% (210g) lighter than the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C's weight of 615g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Canon R50 V , Canon R100 and Canon R50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Leica L , Canon RF and Fujifilm X mounts.
Nikon Z mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C has a focal range of 16-300mm and
18.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-450mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 25.6mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
