Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Both are L-Mount primes for wide-angle and street — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24mm | 16mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (16mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (24mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary?
The Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is 24mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame; the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is 16mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C. Both fit the L-Mount.
Do the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance). Note the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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