The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C and the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 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 C is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 with a length of 58mm, is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 16mm F1.4 C and Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C and the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 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. Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 weighs 220g, 45% (185g) lighter than the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C's weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 C has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 has a 55mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 16mm F1.4 C:
And these are the 55mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 C has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 has the Canon EF-M lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and
Focal Range
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
24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 has a focal range of 11-22mm and 2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 16.5-33mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
