Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN § 03 Head to head
Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN vs TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 has a wider field of view. TTartisan 17mm f/1.4 has a longer reach.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN is a 16mm f/1.4 prime, and the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 is a 17mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 8 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN 
TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN better than the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4?
- Wider field of view (16mm vs 17mm)
Why is the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 better than the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN?
- Longer reach (17mm vs 16mm)
- 157 g lighter (248 g vs 405 g)
- 14 mm shorter (58 mm vs 72.2 mm long)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.25 m)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (40.5 mm vs 67 mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2021 vs 2017)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN has the edge: it goes wider, to 16mm against 17mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN has the edge: it goes wider, to 16mm against 17mm.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN has the edge: it goes wider, to 16mm against 17mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN | TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16mm | 17mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 405 g (14.29 oz) | 248 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 92.3 x 72.2 mm | 54 x 58 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) | 0.2 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 16 elements / 13 groups | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 40.5 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount |
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Price | $449 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · TTartisan
- 72.2 × 92.3 mm
- 58 × 54 mm
The Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN is 14 mm longer and 157 g heavier than the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN
TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4?
- The TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 weighs 248 g, 157 g less than the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN (405 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4?
- The TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.25 m for the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN.
- Do the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN and the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN has the edge: it goes wider, to 16mm against 17mm.
- Is the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN has the edge: it goes wider, to 16mm against 17mm.
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