Sigma 16 mm F1.4 DC DN for M4/3

I have numerous Panasonic Micro Four Thirds Lenses- the 50mm, the kit zoom and the expensive Lumix G X Vario 12-35 F2.8. I do a mixture of photos and video and like to try my hand at 'Cinematic' pieces. I have to admit to being a tad (very slightly its still a great lens) disappointed now with the 12-35 which is considered to be a go to lens for videography. It's good and has a constant F2.8 aperture but the autofocus seems to sometimes snap to something, then 'wobble' a bit. It effectively sometimes focus' then defocuses then focuses again. This is a a trait of the lens. This seems slower focusing than the Panny, in video. But its very smooth and doesn't seem to do that double focus issue. So you can be very close to the subject (this is also effectively a macro lens) and pan over it for example, and it smoothly transitions to the distance. This is great for the video I like to do. Not only that but the images are simply phenomenal. The Panasonic G X Vario is good, but its twice the price, and frankly does not look as good as this. There is something you cannot actually describe easily in words about the look of this lens which makes it look fabulous. There are similar, much smaller fast primes from both Panasonic and Olympus but they lack that 'extra something' in the image that this lens does. Its the 'magical' element that this lens has. Two downsides- its quite large (a bit bigger than my 12-35 G Vario but not massively so) as it was designed as an APC C lens. However I am sure the size is resultant in that extra depth to the image quality over its smaller rivals. It also does not have in built image stabilisation. The Panasonic has it in body, but is even better when working in tandem with lens stabilisation so I am going to have to be a bit more careful moving this one about and also maybe use the gimbal more. If you have a G5 or G9 though, this is the lens that shows that camera's potential. In fact with this on, and its very shalow depth of field, it is difficult really to find a camera shooting better quality video than a G9/ GH5 10 bit coupled with this Sigma.

Can't believe how this transforms video footage, far beyond any kit lens. For stills it's amazing also. My only gripe is that clearly the lens I purchased had been elsewhere prior to me getting it. The packaging had been opened and the lens focus ring had detritus on it. Bit disappointing but I needed the lens and can't deal with the hassle of sending it back for a replacement. The quality of the images is well worth the spend.

Amazing lens. For video this is great for wide shots and Vlogging. The auto focus is really good and nice blurred background.

Brilliant lens.

Just get it ok. Stop reading reviews and just click that buy button. Seriously, GO bro!!!

Hello,. I need help with this lense. It's not fitting on to my Sony a6300 ? What is the issue?

Got this for the GH5 for video and stills. Stunning image and paired with a really good ND filter when wide open at f1.4 you get incredible results.

La luminosità è incredibile e a F1.4 mantiene una buona nitidezza... ho fatto un confronto nella mia tavernetta buia e per fare foto luminose e belle a F1.4 è stato sufficiente mettere ISO 1600 mentre con il Leica F2.8 servono ISO 6400 per avere la stessa luminosità! Ottimo lo sfocato dietro il soggetto. Con G9 l'autofocus continuo è leggermente inferiore a ottiche Panasonic ma con il nuovo firmware 2.3 direi assolutamente usabile e decente. Certo è grande e ingombrante ma questo dipende da voi come la pensate a riguardo, metto una foto di confronto con il Leica 12-60 F2.8-4 ... peccato la mancanza di un sacchetto in stoffa nella confezione che direi è l'unico aspetto negativo, ottima l'ampia ghiera per la messa a fuoco manuale. Il paraluce è un po' plasticoso ma ci stà.... senza dubbio consigliata. Io l'ho preferita al Leica 15mm F1.7 non per il prezzo migliore ma per la luminosità maggiore. Una chicca da sapere: ci potete montare i filtri del Leica 62mm anche se è un 64mm e anzi potete scendere fino a 58mm senza vignettature in quanto essendo un ottica nata per APSC nel micro 4/3 sfrutta solo la parte centrale più nitida dell'ottica.

Lo utiliza en versiones mico 4/3, es grande para este formato de sensor que siempre son objetivos pequeños pero vale la pena la luminosidad y calidad de imagen que proporciona. Ya no lo fabrican para esta montura.

Dieses Objektiv habe ich mir zugelegt, da mich die Offenblende 1.4 reizte und ich mir davon einen schönen Bokeh-Effekt versprach. Und ich muss sagen, ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Gerade bei Blende 1.4 zeigt selbst meine MicroFourThirds Kamera einen ausgeprägten Bokeh-Effekt und damit eine sehr geringe Tiefenschärfe. Im beigefügten Bild ist die geringe Tiefenschärfe sehr gut zu sehen. Lediglich die Blüte, auf welche fokussiert wurde, ist richtig scharf. Davor und dahinter liegende Blüten zeigen bereits eine leichte Unschärfe. Zudem bin ich sehr von der Lichtstärke des Objektivs angetan. Bei Sonnenschein sind die beiden geringsten Blendenwerte an meiner MFT-Kamera nicht nutzbar, da die Kamera keine ausreichend kurzen Belichtungszeiten parat hat, um nicht überzubelichten. Damit ist das Objektiv ideal für Aufnahmen in lichtschwachen Situationen. Egal ob im Winter bei wenig Tageslicht, Abends in der Dämmerung, in Innenräumen mit schwacher Beleuchtung, mit diesem Objektiv gelingen immer gute Fotos ohne viel ISO-Rauschen. In Punkto Schärfe zeigt sich das Objektiv ebenfalls von seiner besten Seite. Allerdings fotografiere ich gern im SingelSpot-Modus, bei welchem die Kamera auf einen einzigen Fokuspunkt fokussiert. Damit gelingt auch bei Blende 1.4 stets ein knackscharfes Bild.

The size ratio and sharpness aren't impressive, though it's cheap but it's not suites m43 well.

Ik had een lens nodig die goed is met weinig licht, maar waarbij je wel veel ziet op kleine afstand. Dit is de lens, daarnaast ook prachtig beeld, voor zowel film als foto. Bestelling is ook goed gegaan, netjes optijd, top!