Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8
Score: 71/100
Sigma 16mm f.4
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary offers a fast 16 mm focal length with excellent low-light capability and quiet stepping AF. Corner softness at the widest aperture and its relatively large size are trade-offs. Perfect for Sony APS-C shooters needing a bright wide-angle prime for street and video work.
The Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 is an ultra-wide manual-focus prime for Canon EF offering a 115.7° field of view and a bright aperture in a lightweight package. Its lack of autofocus, filter thread, and weather sealing limit its use for fast or protected shooting. Best for landscape, architecture, and night-sky shooters on a budget.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
14 mm | 16 mmbest | |
2.8best | 1.4 | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.28 m | 0.25 mbest |
| ↓ lower better | 552 g | 405 gbest |
6 | 9best | |
— | 0.1best | |
14 | 16best | |
10 | 13best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(2) | ||
Lens Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
Mount Compatibility | Canon EF, Nikon AE, Pentax K, Sony α, Fuji X, Samsung NX, Sony E, Four Thirds, Micro 4/3, Canon AE | Sony E |
Features(2) | ||
Autofocus Type | Manual | Stepping |
Focus Type | Manual | Auto |
Optics(7) | ||
Focal Length (mm) | 14 mm | 16 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑stop) | 2.8 | 1.4 |
Minimum Focus Distance (m) | 0.28 m | 0.25 m |
Number of Optical Elements | 14 | 16 |
Number of Optical Groups | 10 | 13 |
Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9 |
Coating | Super multi-layer (UMC) | Super multi-layer coating |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weather Sealing | false | true |
Weight (g) | 552 g | 405 g |
Length (mm) | 96.01 mm | 92.3 mm |
Maximum Diameter (mm) | 87.12 mm | 72.2 mm |
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Professional editors and reviewers consistently praise the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 for its sharp, low-distortion rendering and bright aperture, noting that it rivals much more expensive lenses in image quality. They also commend the integrated hood and UMC coating for flare control, but caution that the manual-focus only design and lack of weather sealing limit its suitability for fast-action or harsh-environment work.
Everyday photographers love the dramatic ultra-wide perspective, edge-to-edge sharpness and affordable price, especially for landscapes, interiors and night-sky photography. Common frustrations revolve around manual focusing challenges, the inability to use screw-in filters, occasional shutter-lock quirks, and a perception of a plasticky build.
Professional reviewers commend the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 for its impressive center sharpness, bright aperture and quiet stepping AF, calling it a high-value option for Sony APS-C shooters. They note that while the lens excels in low-light and offers smooth bokeh, its corner performance at f/1.4 and occasional AF hunting in dim conditions are drawbacks, though in-camera distortion correction mitigates barrel distortion.
Everyday users generally praise the lens for its sharp images, pleasing bokeh, compact build and reliable AF in good light, appreciating the weather-sealed design for outdoor use. Recurring complaints focus on soft corners when wide open, AF inconsistency in low-light or close-up scenarios, and the lens being a bit bulkier than ultra-compact alternatives.
“stunning wide views”
“great for Milky Way shots”
“can't use CPL for landscapes”
