Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary and 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Announced in Canon RF Mount

Sigma has announced that two more of its crop-sensor F1.4 Contemporary lenses will be released with the Canon RF mount.

The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary will go on sale for £389, while the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary will be priced at £479. They will both go on sale on 23rd January 2025.

Both lenses are compact and lightweight.

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary


The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary is a wide-angle prime lens designed for crop-sensor cameras. With an effective focal length of around 24mm and an ultra-wide F1.4 aperture, the lens is suited to a range of photography genres, including street photography, weddings, events, landscapes and wide-angle portraits. Its fast autofocus also makes it an excellent option for video work, including vlogging.

The F1.4 aperture allows photographers to create a shallow depth of field for blurred backgrounds and isolated subjects. It also enables hand-held shooting in low light without the need for slow shutter speeds.

Weighing just over 400g, this lens is said to balance high performance with portability, making it an appealing choice for photographers seeking lightweight yet capable gear.

Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary


With an equivalent focal length of 35mm, the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary is a versatile wide-standard prime lens designed for crop-sensor (APS-C format) mirrorless cameras. Its focal length and F1.4 aperture make it an attractive choice for street photography, landscapes, portraits, weddings and travel.

The bright aperture enables fast shutter speeds in low light and offers a shallow depth of field with smooth, blurred backgrounds.

Weighing only 340g, the 23mm lens is lightweight enough for all-day shooting, while its durable design promises long-term usability. It is claimed to deliver sharp results across the frame at all apertures and its optical performance matches the quality of Sigma’s other DC DN lenses, all of which feature fast F1.4 apertures.