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.

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

Brilliant lens.

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 encargué para complementar mi Lumix G7. Este lente funciona a la perfección. Tengo un 25mm 1.7 que es muy bueno, pero este 16mm está perfecto para videos de bodas y vlogs.Lo monté en un Webill S y funciona sin problema.Se los recomiendo.

dopo tante ricerche del mio primo obiettivo "prime" per la mia gh5 II ho finalmente optato per questo 16mm F1.4 (equivalente 32mm Full Frame) e che dire, qualità altissima, robustezza e materiali di ottima qualità. sigma non tradisce lo uso constantemente sia per video che per foto, quest'ultime in situazioni street da il meglio di se, magari in vicoli con poca luminosità si raggiungono risultati incredibili, poi per il prezzo proposto penso sia un must da avere nel corredo Micro quattro terzi.

Obiektyw nie pochodzi z Polskiej dystrybucji, brak możliwości bezpłatnego przedłużenia gwarancji do 3 lat, wbrew temu co jest w opisie na stronie Amazon.Pozostaje tylko gwarancja Amazonu.PS. Z obiektywu jestem bardzo zadowolony, 1.4 robi swoje.Polecam !

Je suis un amateur de photos, depuis j'ai toujours utilisé les objectif d'entrée de gamme d'olympus qui sont très bien. Je ne peux pas avoir un oeil critique par rapport à la gamme pro. En tout cas cet objectif Sigma 16mm F1.4 pour M43 est le meilleur que j'ai dans tous les niveaux : Bokeh, peu de flare, piqué, AF etc... En plus je peux faire de la Macro et la distance de mise au point rapprochée est en-dessous de 10 cm (incroyable). A part les photos animalières et de sport quasiment je peux tout faire, l'angle focal est assez grand pour tout type de photos (rue, portrait, paysage, macro, intérieur). Je pense que son seul défaut c'est son poids et sa taille et c'est aussi un avantage pour me donner un air pro.

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!