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Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN vs Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art

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Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L

Wideangle Prime | Leica L

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN
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Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art

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Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L vs Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L and Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art, two Wideangle Prime lenses by Sigma.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L Key Specs

  • 16mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Leica L Mount
  • Weight: 405g.
  • Diameter: 72mm
  • Length: 92mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.1x

Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Key Specs

  • 14mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Max Format:
  • Leica L Mount
  • Weight: 1170g.
  • Diameter: 95mm
  • Length: 126mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.27m
  • Max Magnification:0.1x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is the longer of the two lenses at 126mm. The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L with a length of 92mm is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L's 72mm diameter.

Below you can find the scaled side by side image of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L and Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art to get a better idea of how their size compare in real life.

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L vs Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L and Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Size and Weight

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L weighs 405g, which means it is 765g (188%) lighter than the Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art which has a weight of 1170g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for size comparison purposes.

Wideangle Prime Lenses in Leica L Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH Lens Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH
102mm
73mm 700g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C Lens Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C
72mm
70mm 370g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A Lens Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM A
90mm
85mm 665g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8 Lens Panasonic S 24mm F1.8
82mm
74mm 310g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art
110mm
76mm 645g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C Lens Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C
49mm
64mm 225g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN Lens Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN
65mm
70mm 325g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A Lens Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A
130mm
91mm 950g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L and Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art has the same Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica TL2, Leica TL and Leica T Typ 701.

Focal Range

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera. Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm.

Reasons to choose Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN over Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art

Focal Length - Tele 16mm vs 14mm 2mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1.4 vs 1.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1.4 vs 1.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Weight 405g vs 1170g 765g lighter
Diameter 72mm vs 95mm 23mm smaller in diameter
Length 92mm vs 126mm 34mm shorter
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance 0.25m vs 0.27m can focus closer to the subject
Reasons to choose Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art over Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN
Focal Length - Wide 14mm vs 16mm 2mm Wider coverage
Distance Scale Yes vs No Distance Scale to assist focusing
Max Sensor Coverage 35mm FF vs APS-C / DX covers larger sensors

Common Strengths of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN and Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Common Weaknesses of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN and Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization



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Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L vs Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN L Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
Brand Sigma Sigma
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Wideangle Prime Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Leica L Leica L
Max Format APS-C / DX 35mm FF
Focal Range 16mm 14mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F1.4 F1.8
Min Aperture F16 F16
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 16 16
Optical Groups 13 11
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.25m 0.27m
Max Magnification 0.1X 0.1X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Unknown Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale No Yes
DoF Scale No No
Distance Scale No Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown No
Physical Specs
Weight 405g 1170g
Diameter 72mm 95mm
Length 92mm 126mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Yes Unknown
Filter Thread 67mm Unknown
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code LH716-01 Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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