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Focal Length Description 16mm F1.4
Lens Type Wide Angle
Compatible Mountings Sony E
Camera Lens Description 16 millimetres

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  • Perfect for nature & event photography
  • Large f/1.4 aperture for superb lowlight performance
  • Compact size makes it very portable
  • Fully accommodates Fast Hybrid AF

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A new solution for mirrorless camera users. Combining F1.4 brightness in a compact body Introducing a high-performance, large-diameter wide-angle lens

16mm F1.4 DC DN EOS M MFT Sony

Captured with the SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary lens in EF-M mount by Filly Bonito-Brook

The new SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary is the world’s first interchangeable lens for mirrorless Sony E-mount and Canon EOS M* cameras in the APS-C format to offer a 24mm focal length (35mm equivalent) and F1.4 brightness. The lens for Micro Four Thirds offers a 32mm focal length (35mm equivalent) with the same f-number of 1.4. This is the large-diameter wide-angle lens for which mirrorless camera users have been waiting.

Developed to feature a lightweight, compact package for everyday use, SIGMA DN lenses for mirrorless cameras deliver superior performance covering the key focal lengths. The new lens builds on the success of the 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary, which SIGMA released in 2016 as the first in a new series of prime lenses for mirrorless cameras. The 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary also combines F1.4 brightness with top-level optical performance.

* aprox 25.6mm for Canon EF-M fit

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Diffraction MTF

There are two types of MTF chart. One considers the diffraction quality of light, which is called “Diffraction MTF”, and the other, “Geometrical MTF” does not.

The quality of light appears in the diffracted light, and becomes more distinct as the F value gets bigger, resulting in lower image quality. Also, diffracted light exists at every aperture, which is why SIGMA has been releasing Diffraction MTF data from the beginning since it is very close to the actual image data.

The readings at 10 lines per millimeter measure the lens’s contrast ability (red lines), repeating fine parallel lines spaced at 30 lines per millimeter measure the lens’s sharpness ability (green lines), when the aperture is wide open.

Geometrical MTF

The advantage of using “Geometric MTF” data is that it is easy to measure and calculate since it does not consider the diffraction quality of light, yet it tends to show higher values in the graph than actual images.

The readings at 10 lines per millimeter measure the lens’s contrast ability (red lines), repeating fine parallel lines spaced at 30 lines per millimeter measure the lens’s sharpness ability (green lines), when the aperture is wide open.

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PETAL TYPE LENS HOOD LH716-01*

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*The lens hood cuts harmful rays that can negatively affect photographs while also minimizing reflectivity within the hood itself. The hood also features a rubber construction and a non-slip groove to make it easy to hold in a variety of shooting situations.

SIGMA WR CERAMIC PROTECTOR 67mm (Optional)

With many applications in aerospace and other industries, glass ceramic is an extremely tough type of crystallized glass that serves as the foundation for Clear Glass Ceramic. While featuring the high transmittance required of optical devices, this advanced new material combines greater hardness than chemically strengthened glass and greater flexibility than sapphire crystal glass. These qualities make Clear Glass Ceramic the ideal material for protective lens filters.

Specifications

Lens construction 16 elements in 13 groups
Angle of view for Sony E mount 83.2°
Angle of view for EF-M mount 79.9°
Angle of view for MFT mount 68.1°
Number of diaphragm blades 9(Rounded diaphragm)
Minimum aperture F16
Landscape fast apature long shutter speed creative

Bright prime functionality to experience photography at its best

A bright prime lens is the ideal way to experience the essence of the art of photography. Simply select a focal length that matches the image and enjoy complete control of the depth of field. The 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary is the world’s first interchangeable lens for mirrorless Sony E-mount and Canon EOS M cameras in the APS-C format to offer a 24mm focal length (35mm equivalent) and F1.4 brightness. The lens for Micro Four Thirds offers a 32mm focal length (35mm equivalent) with the same bright F1.4 aperture. This is the large-diameter wide-angle lens for which mirrorless camera users have been waiting.

Landscape fast apature long shutter speed creative

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Contruction sealed weather resistant rugged reliable

Brass mount quality strong rugged

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    Product Description

    Compatible with Sony E mount cameras perfect for nature & event photography large f/1.4 aperture for superb lowlight performance compact size makes it very portable fully accommodates fast Hybrid AF stepping motor for smooth AF during video shooting dust- and splash-proof design 16 elements in 13 groups 9.8-Inch minimum focusing distance.Bright prime functionality to experience photography at its best

    Customer reviews

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    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, image quality, autofocus, sharpness, and performance of the lens. For example, they mention it's an impressive lens, produces sharp images, and is perfect for capturing stunning landscapes, architecture, and cityscapes. They appreciate the fast focusing speed and the fact that it'll find focus in a breeze. Some appreciate the incredibly sharpness and performance.

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    205 customers mention193 positive12 negative

    Customers are impressed with the build quality and image quality of the lens. They also describe it as a fantastic, solid night photography lens. Customers say it's a great piece of equipment for a variety of situations.

    "...That said, this is a very capable and fairly flexible lens...." Read more

    "...I actually like how durable it feels.The bokeh is delicate and soft and it’s very cool that it gets all the way up to 1.4 vs 1.8...." Read more

    "...I would highly recommend this lens to anyone looking for a reliable wide-angle lens. It's a five-star product that has never let me down." Read more

    "...Wow, what an upgrade. This is a solid and incredibly flexible lens...." Read more

    109 customers mention100 positive9 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces the sharpest images out of all Sony lenses they have, with great colors. The lens is perfect for capturing stunning landscapes, architecture, and cityscapes. It completely changes the quality of images, and produces amazing photographer quality pictures. It is also great for sharp portraits, great subject isolation, and renders out of focus areas beautifully. The optics are even more impressive.

    "...It can handle both wide-angle shots & night-time photography well with good results (although not the best) when taking portraits...." Read more

    "...'s a prime lens that offers a wide-angle view that's perfect for capturing stunning landscapes, architecture, and cityscapes...." Read more

    "...It's sharp, provides great subject isolation & renders out of focus areas beautifully (amazing bokeh)...." Read more

    "...Super sharp images with warm tones and blurry background at f1.4...." Read more

    90 customers mention79 positive11 negative

    Customers like the autofocus of the lens. They say it's fast, easy to use, and makes finding focus a breeze. Some mention that the lens is weather-sealed, lightweight, and has a fast aperture. Overall, most are satisfied with the autofocusing capabilities of the product.

    "...Its autofocus is also accurate and quick, which makes it a reliable choice for capturing fast-moving subjects...." Read more

    "...complaint is that the focus ring which, while buttery smooth and responsive, is almost too large...." Read more

    "...Focusing is fast, it feels good in the hand, the bokeh is lovely, and of course its extremely sharp...." Read more

    "...I expected thank you very much I appreciate you service and the shipping was perfect." Read more

    77 customers mention77 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it produces gorgeous images, is sharp enough for video, and has excellent corner and center sharpness. The lens is also very sharp at low light even when wide open.

    "...But the biggest seller for me on this is how SHARP it is. Unbelievably crisp. I’m so happy I invested in it. Sigma did some incredible work again...." Read more

    "...it feels good in the hand, the bokeh is lovely, and of course its extremely sharp...." Read more

    "I love this lens. It's sharp, provides great subject isolation & renders out of focus areas beautifully (amazing bokeh)...." Read more

    "...This lens is SHARP ACROSS the FRAME.I don't own the Batis 25 f/2, but was thinking about buying it for video work...." Read more

    60 customers mention52 positive8 negative

    Customers like the performance of the lens. They say it works amazingly for photo shoots and vlogging. They also say the results can be down right amazing. Overall, customers say it's a great lens that works well in many situations.

    "...can handle both wide-angle shots & night-time photography well with good results (although not the best) when taking portraits...." Read more

    "...the most part, but I can confirm that AF works on this lens, and it works well. Very fast, and very accurate...." Read more

    "...for APS-C cameras (24mm full frame equivalent), which makes it quite versatile. I use it a lot for event coverage, food photography & gimbal work...." Read more

    "My title pretty much sums up what I think of the lens. It’s amazing. A bit heavier than my Sony 50mm 1.8 but not crazy heavy...." Read more

    57 customers mention53 positive4 negative

    Customers find the lens great for the money, and say the bundle deal is worth it. They also say the lens is a winner in quality and price. Some customers mention that the lens can be bulky, but it's worth it for the creamy bokeh and insane low light.

    "...this lens, it is still a very good one and most definitely a great value for its price." Read more

    "This is a fantastic prime lens and generally considered the best value everyday prime for Sony a6000-series cameras...." Read more

    "...For what it does, it's quite reasonably priced...." Read more

    "GREAT qualityGreat priceBut not good for vlogging! If you wanna go for a wide vlogging look go for a 17-18MM" Read more

    53 customers mention53 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the low light performance of the lens. They mention that it does better in low light, is great for indoor, street shooting, product photography, video, and has insane low light capabilities. The huge aperture allows lots of light to come in, making longer low light exposures more vibrant. The lens is useful for low light landscapes and dark places to shoot video or take pictures.

    "...One big thing about this lens is that is unexpectedly very good in low light...." Read more

    "...Between the wide-angle and the huge aperture, this thing handles so well in low light it blows my mind...." Read more

    "...an impressive minimum focusing distance, decent autofocus & great lowlight performance due to its fast aperture...." Read more

    "Great lens for low light, indoor, street shooting, product photography, video, etc. Very, very sharp lens, and the bokeh is very nice as well...." Read more

    43 customers mention41 positive2 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the color of the lens. They say the bokeh is lovely, the colors and contrast are very nice, and the night sky looks beautiful. The captured images are sharp, with excellent contrast and vivid colors. The lens blurs the background with a very nice creamy boken effect.

    "...still, the images that this lens outputs at night are simply shockingly stunning...." Read more

    "...The images captured are sharp, with excellent contrast and vivid colors...." Read more

    "...Focusing is fast, it feels good in the hand, the bokeh is lovely, and of course its extremely sharp...." Read more

    "...and they undoubtedly improved my images/videos sharpness, color, added beautiful bokeh, and made autofocus SO much easier...." Read more

    Superb quality for price. Great Nighttime photography too.
    5 Stars
    Superb quality for price. Great Nighttime photography too.
    This is a very good lens no doubt. More so for the price. I'm a photography enthusiast and all those pictures were taken with this lens on the Sony ZVE-10 within less than a month of my getting into photography. One big thing about this lens is that is unexpectedly very good in low light. Clearly, its very low aperture of f1.8 makes it collect much light and consequently have better nighttime performance but still, the images that this lens outputs at night are simply shockingly stunning. The only major challenge you can have with this at night is the dynamic range of your camera.I'm very big on bokeh and this lens does perform - albeit not well enough for me. The bokeh is quite decent if the object in focus is close enough (although for portraits, your subject can feel invaded because of the proximity that will be required to get the best bokeh). From my use, I found that it has very unnoticeable to no chromatic aberration in almost all situations & it has a fair bit of distortion but it's nothing that can't be easily fixed in post-production if you are shooting raw.The fact that it is a wide-angle lens means it's able to capture a lot at once as you can see in some of those nighttime pictures in a performance. That said, this is a very capable and fairly flexible lens. It can handle both wide-angle shots & night-time photography well with good results (although not the best) when taking portraits.Because I'm big on portraits and would be primarily using it with my camera to record a human subject, I decided to return this go for its other sibling - the Sigma 30mm. I can expect better bokeh and portrait shots from that with similar night performance although poorer chromatic aberration overall. Nonetheless, even with the shortcomings of this lens, it is still a very good one and most definitely a great value for its price.
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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    Wonderful wide shots! Amazing fast auto focus.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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    I don’t even qualify as an amateur videographer, but as a professional on-camera person, I like to look good. This lens is perfect for filming talking head YouTube videos or even work calls (if you want to look like you’re on a professional set.). I’m beyond impressed
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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    I'm setting up a new studio for YouTube. Think Media, is a YouTube channel that I pretty much have purchased everything they suggested. And found everything they suggested to be perfect. I must admit they did my homework for me. You can't beat this lens for the price.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023
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    First of all, I never write reviews for anything. But I got this lens and was like: everybody needs to know how good this is.

    My primary purpose for it is mostly going to be real estate photography. It’s a beautifully wide angle without a ton of distortion - compared to my old 18mm, this one actually seemingly has less. I had a 14mm that was just a little too wide and a 20 that was not wide enough. Definitely think this one is the middle ground I’ve been envisioning.

    I will say it is the heaviest lens I own, but that doesn’t bother me at all since I use a tripod for most of my work. I actually like how durable it feels.

    The bokeh is delicate and soft and it’s very cool that it gets all the way up to 1.4 vs 1.8. But the biggest seller for me on this is how SHARP it is. Unbelievably crisp. I’m so happy I invested in it. Sigma did some incredible work again. If you’re on the fence, get the lens.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023
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    The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E (402965) stands out as a remarkable lens with a wide aperture and outstanding quality within its price range. Highly recommended for complementing the Sony E10, this lens delivers exceptional image quality. Its low aperture makes it a versatile choice for low-light conditions, and the overall performance exceeds expectations, making it a valuable addition to any photographer's/videographer's toolkit.

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    La lente Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary para Sony E (402965) destaca como una opción notable con una apertura amplia y una calidad excepcional dentro de su rango de precio. Altamente recomendable para complementar la Sony E10, esta lente ofrece una calidad de imagen excepcional. Su baja apertura la convierte en una opción versátil para condiciones de poca luz, y su rendimiento general supera las expectativas, convirtiéndola en una adición valiosa para el equipo de cualquier fotógrafo/videografo.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2022
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    This is a very good lens no doubt. More so for the price. I'm a photography enthusiast and all those pictures were taken with this lens on the Sony ZVE-10 within less than a month of my getting into photography. One big thing about this lens is that is unexpectedly very good in low light. Clearly, its very low aperture of f1.8 makes it collect much light and consequently have better nighttime performance but still, the images that this lens outputs at night are simply shockingly stunning. The only major challenge you can have with this at night is the dynamic range of your camera.

    I'm very big on bokeh and this lens does perform - albeit not well enough for me. The bokeh is quite decent if the object in focus is close enough (although for portraits, your subject can feel invaded because of the proximity that will be required to get the best bokeh). From my use, I found that it has very unnoticeable to no chromatic aberration in almost all situations & it has a fair bit of distortion but it's nothing that can't be easily fixed in post-production if you are shooting raw.

    The fact that it is a wide-angle lens means it's able to capture a lot at once as you can see in some of those nighttime pictures in a performance. That said, this is a very capable and fairly flexible lens. It can handle both wide-angle shots & night-time photography well with good results (although not the best) when taking portraits.

    Because I'm big on portraits and would be primarily using it with my camera to record a human subject, I decided to return this go for its other sibling - the Sigma 30mm. I can expect better bokeh and portrait shots from that with similar night performance although poorer chromatic aberration overall. Nonetheless, even with the shortcomings of this lens, it is still a very good one and most definitely a great value for its price.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb quality for price. Great Nighttime photography too.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2022
    This is a very good lens no doubt. More so for the price. I'm a photography enthusiast and all those pictures were taken with this lens on the Sony ZVE-10 within less than a month of my getting into photography. One big thing about this lens is that is unexpectedly very good in low light. Clearly, its very low aperture of f1.8 makes it collect much light and consequently have better nighttime performance but still, the images that this lens outputs at night are simply shockingly stunning. The only major challenge you can have with this at night is the dynamic range of your camera.

    I'm very big on bokeh and this lens does perform - albeit not well enough for me. The bokeh is quite decent if the object in focus is close enough (although for portraits, your subject can feel invaded because of the proximity that will be required to get the best bokeh). From my use, I found that it has very unnoticeable to no chromatic aberration in almost all situations & it has a fair bit of distortion but it's nothing that can't be easily fixed in post-production if you are shooting raw.

    The fact that it is a wide-angle lens means it's able to capture a lot at once as you can see in some of those nighttime pictures in a performance. That said, this is a very capable and fairly flexible lens. It can handle both wide-angle shots & night-time photography well with good results (although not the best) when taking portraits.

    Because I'm big on portraits and would be primarily using it with my camera to record a human subject, I decided to return this go for its other sibling - the Sigma 30mm. I can expect better bokeh and portrait shots from that with similar night performance although poorer chromatic aberration overall. Nonetheless, even with the shortcomings of this lens, it is still a very good one and most definitely a great value for its price.
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    Marco Soto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 2, 2024
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    Excelente material y nuevo ! Excelente entrega pero no importa el tiempo solo esperaré
    Marcoaurelionatv
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lente muito boa
    Reviewed in Brazil on April 1, 2024
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    Qualidade da lente perfeita uso pra tudo
    Ryan Memarzadeh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible.
    Reviewed in Canada on November 25, 2022
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    The autofocus performance is amazing, and wow it is so comfortable focusing at almost any distance! Just used it at my desk to walk someone through some detail work modding arcade buttons and I was able to freely move individual parts just inches from the lens to show specifics and pull back again to do more work, and each time it found me and focused on what was important right away.

    Absolutely drinks light, and the image is wonderfully sharp. I am no pro photographer, but I have to say that all the reviews I watched for this thing hyping it up didn't even do it justice. My only regret is not buying it a few years back when it was a few hundred less expensive, but I was lucky enough to mostly get it using gift cards.

    EXCELLENT video and photography lens on my a6000.
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    Webacheteur
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un « petit » cailloux super sympa
    Reviewed in France on November 2, 2023
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    Une commande passée après quelques recherches sur cette optique bien notée sur de nombreux sites. Le prix sur Amazon étant très correct j’ai opté pour l’acheter car j’étais impatient de le recevoir. Et la livraison fut très rapide, livré le dimanche j’ai pu immédiatement l’essayer sur mon FX30.
    Il n’est pas si imposant que ça, je le trouve même assez discret et pas lourd par rapport aux autres optiques Sony que j’ai en ma possession. Assez sharp il offre un beau piqué. L’autofocus est bon mais pas au même niveau que sur les objectifs de la marque, mais il fait le taf et personnellement je ne le trouve pas bruyant. J’adore le fait qu’il ne déforme pas l’horizon et qu’il soit aussi lumineux. Je suis impatient de m’en servir en tournage.
    Francesco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Non è un semplice Obiettivo ma pura Arte.
    Reviewed in Italy on April 29, 2023
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    Prima di parlare dell'Obiettivo in se è giusto parlarvi del motivo che mi ha spinto ad acquistare questo obiettivo SIGMA 16 mm tra i tantissimi Obiettivi in Vendita sul Mercato cosi da portarvi nel mio viaggio durato mesi, condividendo con voi tutta la mia esperienza diretta in merito.

    Tutto è iniziato perchè mi serviva un Obiettivo tutto fare per la mia Sony A6400, un Obiettivo che fosse in grado di soddisfare ogni mia esigenza di Content Creator e Streamer cosi ho deciso di studiare con attenzione ogni possibile Obiettivo sul Mercato per decidere quale fosse il Miglior Acquisto possibile in Assoluto in termini di Qualità/Prezzo e Durabilità del Prodotto Stesso.

    Ho preso cosi seriamente la cosa che ci ho impiegato un intero mese per completare le mie ricerche su ogni singolo obiettivo compatibile con la mia Sony A6400, studiando tutti gli Obiettivi Kit della A6400, ogni singolo Obiettivo Firmato Sony e tutti gli Obiettivi Custom di Aziende Importanti del Settore, ma nonostante io abbia letto centinaia di Recensioni su Siti Italiani ed Internazionali tra le poche costanti che vi erano in tutte le recensioni la costante più evidente era un nome che continuava a comparire, SIGMA.

    Per chi non conoscesse l'azienda in questione la Sigma Corporation è un'azienda Giapponese fondata il 9 settembre 1961 a Tokyo da Michihiro Yamaki e produce Essenzialmente macchine fotografiche, obiettivi, flash e altri accessori Fotografici, se siete Fotografi Professionisti conoscete già l'Azienda in questione ma sono sicuro che anche i Neofiti ne avranno già sentito parlare poichè essa è una delle Aziende più rinomate al mondo per quanto riguarda temi quali Videomaking e Fotografia ed è sinonimo di indubbia affidabilità, qualità e professionalità Storica.

    Dopo aver completato le mie ricerche ero finalmente giunto ad una conclusione, il mio Obiettivo sarebbe stato un SIGMA senza ombra di dubbio, ma un dubbio risolto ne ha fatto nascere uno ancora più grande ovvero " Va bene che deve essere un SIGMA, ma quale tra i tanti? ".

    A questo dilemma avrei potuto rispondere relativamente facilmente, mi bastava capire esattamente per cosa volessi utilizzare l'Obiettivo e perchè, cosi ho iniziato a chiedermi esattamente cosa avrei fatto con il nuovo Obiettivo e quali progetti futuri avrei potuto realizzare grazie a quest'ultimo e all'improvviso sono arrivato senza nemmeno accorgermene ad un'immediata conclusione, avrei assolutamente preso un Grandangolare.
    Una volta scelto la tipologia dell'Obiettivo SIGMA che avrei acquistato mi son ritrovato con un solo nome come possibile scelta, un Obiettivo che veniva lodato da chiunque lo avesse Acquistato con 5 stelle in ogni Sito esistente nel mondo, il SIGMA 16 mm f 1.4.

    FINALMENTE sapevo cosa dovevo comprare, l'Obiettivo perfetto era prossimo ad essere mio ma non era cosi semplice da reperire ed il costo relativamente Basso essendo un simile Obiettivo era comunque una somma non semplice da affrontare per un ragazzo alle prime armi come il sottoscritto, cosi ho atteso qualche mese sperando ogni giorno di svegliarmi e trovare il SIGMA 16 mm F 1.4 scontato su Amazon, pronto ad essere Acquistato con Spedizione PRIME e per mia fortuna grazie al PRIME Day è stato proprio cosi. Non appena ho visto il SIGMA 16 mm scontato l'ho insta Acquistato senza nemmeno pensarci un istante, rendendo finalmente questo Obiettivo Leggendario definitivamente Mio.

    Inutile dirvi che per un ragazzo che fa un'acquisto simile l'emozione è tanta e la sera prima che mi arrivasse il SIGMA 16 mm non ho chiuso occhio, pensando continuamente a tutte le cose che finalmente avrei potuto fare con un Obiettivo di simile Fama.

    Appena sveglio ero in trepidante attesa, ho aspettato per ore che il corriere arrivasse, sperando con tutto me stesso che non mi arrivasse un Obiettivo rotto, difettoso di fabbrica o rovinato per qualsivoglia ragione arcana ma per mia fortuna Amazon non mi ha mai deluso in vita mia e non lo ha fatto neanche questa volta. Il Corriere è arrivato in perfetto orario, ha gentilmente consegnato il pacco dopo avermi chiamato a telefono per avvisarmi della consegna e si è dileguato per fare altre consegne augurandomi una buona giornata, ancora una volta Amazon aveva fatto un lavoro PERFETTO nella consegna, confermandosi assoluta Leader nel Settore per professionalità ed affidabilità assoluta, 10/10 come sempre.

    Appena ricevuto il pacco avevo paura di aprirlo, infatti son rimasto a guardarlo per 3 orette circa senza avere il coraggio di aprirlo per non rimanerci male temendo di rovinare una giornata perfetta, ma conscio del fatto che era inevitabile mi son fatto coraggio ed ho aperto il Pacco.

    SORPRESA! Il Pacco era in uno stato pessimo, distrutto in ogni sua for....scherzo. Il pacco era come logica volesse perfetto in ogni suo stato, sia Amazon che Sigma Corporation avevano impacchettato l'Obiettivo con estrema cura ed attenzione, infatti sia la Scatola esterna che il SIGMA 16 mm erano in perfetto stato senza nemmeno un graffio, YESSS!!!!

    Da qui potrei scrivere un Libro su quanto dannatamente bello e divertente da utilizzare sia stato il SIGMA 16 mm ed anche ora che sto scrivendo questa recensione dopo mesi e mesi di utilizzo lo reputo ancora il Miglior Obiettivo sul mercato nonchè il Miglior Obiettivo che ho mai comprato in vita mia e ne ho acquistati un bel po prima che questo Capolavoro arrivasse nella mia collezione ma nessuno può competervi in modo alcuno.

    So che di Obiettivi sul mercato se ne trovano tantissimi e che tantissimi sono anche i dubbi che vi assalgono durante l'acquisto di un prodotto simile ma se avete letto tutta la mia recensione arrivando fino a questo punto ( e vi ringrazio di cuore per il tempo dedicatomi) avrete capito già da soli che non vi è acquisto migliore, pertanto compratelo tranquillamente e fatelo con un sorriso perchè sarà un'acquisto stupendo di cui andrete assolutamente fieri ed orgogliosi.

    Consiglio assolutamente l'acquisto. Non è un banale obiettivo, è un Capolavoro Multiuso con qualità costruttiva impeccabile che vi regalerà dei momenti di vita stupendi che potrete, grazie alla qualità visiva e resa cromatica dell'Obiettivo stesso condividere con chi vorrete, senza mai rimanere delusi del risultato finale. PROMOSSO!
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    Francesco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Non è un semplice Obiettivo ma pura Arte.
    Reviewed in Italy on April 29, 2023
    Prima di parlare dell'Obiettivo in se è giusto parlarvi del motivo che mi ha spinto ad acquistare questo obiettivo SIGMA 16 mm tra i tantissimi Obiettivi in Vendita sul Mercato cosi da portarvi nel mio viaggio durato mesi, condividendo con voi tutta la mia esperienza diretta in merito.

    Tutto è iniziato perchè mi serviva un Obiettivo tutto fare per la mia Sony A6400, un Obiettivo che fosse in grado di soddisfare ogni mia esigenza di Content Creator e Streamer cosi ho deciso di studiare con attenzione ogni possibile Obiettivo sul Mercato per decidere quale fosse il Miglior Acquisto possibile in Assoluto in termini di Qualità/Prezzo e Durabilità del Prodotto Stesso.

    Ho preso cosi seriamente la cosa che ci ho impiegato un intero mese per completare le mie ricerche su ogni singolo obiettivo compatibile con la mia Sony A6400, studiando tutti gli Obiettivi Kit della A6400, ogni singolo Obiettivo Firmato Sony e tutti gli Obiettivi Custom di Aziende Importanti del Settore, ma nonostante io abbia letto centinaia di Recensioni su Siti Italiani ed Internazionali tra le poche costanti che vi erano in tutte le recensioni la costante più evidente era un nome che continuava a comparire, SIGMA.

    Per chi non conoscesse l'azienda in questione la Sigma Corporation è un'azienda Giapponese fondata il 9 settembre 1961 a Tokyo da Michihiro Yamaki e produce Essenzialmente macchine fotografiche, obiettivi, flash e altri accessori Fotografici, se siete Fotografi Professionisti conoscete già l'Azienda in questione ma sono sicuro che anche i Neofiti ne avranno già sentito parlare poichè essa è una delle Aziende più rinomate al mondo per quanto riguarda temi quali Videomaking e Fotografia ed è sinonimo di indubbia affidabilità, qualità e professionalità Storica.

    Dopo aver completato le mie ricerche ero finalmente giunto ad una conclusione, il mio Obiettivo sarebbe stato un SIGMA senza ombra di dubbio, ma un dubbio risolto ne ha fatto nascere uno ancora più grande ovvero " Va bene che deve essere un SIGMA, ma quale tra i tanti? ".

    A questo dilemma avrei potuto rispondere relativamente facilmente, mi bastava capire esattamente per cosa volessi utilizzare l'Obiettivo e perchè, cosi ho iniziato a chiedermi esattamente cosa avrei fatto con il nuovo Obiettivo e quali progetti futuri avrei potuto realizzare grazie a quest'ultimo e all'improvviso sono arrivato senza nemmeno accorgermene ad un'immediata conclusione, avrei assolutamente preso un Grandangolare.
    Una volta scelto la tipologia dell'Obiettivo SIGMA che avrei acquistato mi son ritrovato con un solo nome come possibile scelta, un Obiettivo che veniva lodato da chiunque lo avesse Acquistato con 5 stelle in ogni Sito esistente nel mondo, il SIGMA 16 mm f 1.4.

    FINALMENTE sapevo cosa dovevo comprare, l'Obiettivo perfetto era prossimo ad essere mio ma non era cosi semplice da reperire ed il costo relativamente Basso essendo un simile Obiettivo era comunque una somma non semplice da affrontare per un ragazzo alle prime armi come il sottoscritto, cosi ho atteso qualche mese sperando ogni giorno di svegliarmi e trovare il SIGMA 16 mm F 1.4 scontato su Amazon, pronto ad essere Acquistato con Spedizione PRIME e per mia fortuna grazie al PRIME Day è stato proprio cosi. Non appena ho visto il SIGMA 16 mm scontato l'ho insta Acquistato senza nemmeno pensarci un istante, rendendo finalmente questo Obiettivo Leggendario definitivamente Mio.

    Inutile dirvi che per un ragazzo che fa un'acquisto simile l'emozione è tanta e la sera prima che mi arrivasse il SIGMA 16 mm non ho chiuso occhio, pensando continuamente a tutte le cose che finalmente avrei potuto fare con un Obiettivo di simile Fama.

    Appena sveglio ero in trepidante attesa, ho aspettato per ore che il corriere arrivasse, sperando con tutto me stesso che non mi arrivasse un Obiettivo rotto, difettoso di fabbrica o rovinato per qualsivoglia ragione arcana ma per mia fortuna Amazon non mi ha mai deluso in vita mia e non lo ha fatto neanche questa volta. Il Corriere è arrivato in perfetto orario, ha gentilmente consegnato il pacco dopo avermi chiamato a telefono per avvisarmi della consegna e si è dileguato per fare altre consegne augurandomi una buona giornata, ancora una volta Amazon aveva fatto un lavoro PERFETTO nella consegna, confermandosi assoluta Leader nel Settore per professionalità ed affidabilità assoluta, 10/10 come sempre.

    Appena ricevuto il pacco avevo paura di aprirlo, infatti son rimasto a guardarlo per 3 orette circa senza avere il coraggio di aprirlo per non rimanerci male temendo di rovinare una giornata perfetta, ma conscio del fatto che era inevitabile mi son fatto coraggio ed ho aperto il Pacco.

    SORPRESA! Il Pacco era in uno stato pessimo, distrutto in ogni sua for....scherzo. Il pacco era come logica volesse perfetto in ogni suo stato, sia Amazon che Sigma Corporation avevano impacchettato l'Obiettivo con estrema cura ed attenzione, infatti sia la Scatola esterna che il SIGMA 16 mm erano in perfetto stato senza nemmeno un graffio, YESSS!!!!

    Da qui potrei scrivere un Libro su quanto dannatamente bello e divertente da utilizzare sia stato il SIGMA 16 mm ed anche ora che sto scrivendo questa recensione dopo mesi e mesi di utilizzo lo reputo ancora il Miglior Obiettivo sul mercato nonchè il Miglior Obiettivo che ho mai comprato in vita mia e ne ho acquistati un bel po prima che questo Capolavoro arrivasse nella mia collezione ma nessuno può competervi in modo alcuno.

    So che di Obiettivi sul mercato se ne trovano tantissimi e che tantissimi sono anche i dubbi che vi assalgono durante l'acquisto di un prodotto simile ma se avete letto tutta la mia recensione arrivando fino a questo punto ( e vi ringrazio di cuore per il tempo dedicatomi) avrete capito già da soli che non vi è acquisto migliore, pertanto compratelo tranquillamente e fatelo con un sorriso perchè sarà un'acquisto stupendo di cui andrete assolutamente fieri ed orgogliosi.

    Consiglio assolutamente l'acquisto. Non è un banale obiettivo, è un Capolavoro Multiuso con qualità costruttiva impeccabile che vi regalerà dei momenti di vita stupendi che potrete, grazie alla qualità visiva e resa cromatica dell'Obiettivo stesso condividere con chi vorrete, senza mai rimanere delusi del risultato finale. PROMOSSO!
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