Sigma 150
Score: 52/100
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 Contemporary delivers outstanding sharpness and a very fast aperture in a weather-sealed, compact package, making it a strong choice for APS-C shooters. Its lack of stabilization and some barrel distortion are the primary compromises.
The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary is a super-telephoto zoom lens for full-frame DSLRs that balances reach, sharpness, and affordability, offering optical stabilization and a lighter build compared with its Sports counterpart.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 150 mm | 16 mmbest |
600 mmbest | 16 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 f | 1.4 fbest |
| ↓ lower better | 1,928 g | 405 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 260.1 mm | 91.44 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 280 cm | 25 cmbest |
0.2 xbest | 0.101 x | |
12 months | 48 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Image Stabilization | true | false |
Mount & Compatibility(2) | ||
Mount Type | Nikon F | Sony E-mount |
Autofocus Motor Type | HSM | Stepping motor |
Optical(6) | ||
Focal Length (Min) (mm) | 150 mm | 16 mm |
Focal Length (Max) (mm) | 600 mm | 16 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f-number) (f) | 5.0 f | 1.4 f |
Minimum Focus Distance (cm) | 280 cm | 25 cm |
Maximum Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.20 x | 0.101 x |
Coating Type | Super Multi‑Layer Coating | Sigma Super Multi-Layer Coating |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 48 months |
Physical(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 1928 g | 405 g |
Length (mm) | 260.1 mm | 91.44 mm |
Filter Thread Diameter (mm) | 95 mm | 67 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consistently praise the lens for its outstanding value-to-performance ratio, highlighting its excellent sharpness, fast HSM autofocus, and effective optical stabilization. PCMag gave it a 4.5/5 rating and named it Editors' Choice, while noting minor distortion and chromatic aberration as trade-offs.
Everyday users echo the professional sentiment, lauding the lens for delivering sharp, detailed images and reliable autofocus at a price that feels fair for the reach. Common praise centers on the built-in tripod collar, hood, and the ability to shoot handheld thanks to stabilization. Recurring complaints focus on the lens's weight, partial weather sealing, and the difficulty of using filters due to the extending front element.
Professional reviewers rate the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 highly, giving it 9/10 from PC Magazine and 8/10 from Photography Blog. They commend its tack-sharp resolution at the maximum aperture, robust weather-sealed build, and fast, quiet AF, while noting barrel distortion and the absence of stabilization as the main compromises.
Everyday users consistently praise the lens for its sharpness, low-light capability, silent autofocus, and solid build quality. Common complaints revolve around front-heavy balance on small bodies, barrel distortion that needs correction, and the deep hood casting shadows.
“tack sharp photos, even when shot at f/1.4.”
“delivers a classic 24 mm equivalent on APS-C, making it ideal for street and documentary work.”
