SIGMA has expanded their Contemporary line by introducing the 16mm F1.4 DC DN and 23mm F1.4 DC DN lenses for Canon RF-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. These lenses, previously available for Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Leica L, FUJIFILM X, Nikon Z, and Canon EF-M mounts, are now open for preorder, providing Canon users with optically capable, fast-aperture prime options.
16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens (Canon RF)
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Canon has begun opening the RF lens mount to third-party manufacturers, allowing more options for content creators. Previously, only fully manual lenses without electronic contacts were available for the RF mount. Samyang and Viltrox had announced full-frame autofocus lenses for the RF mount, but those lenses have since been discontinued due to Canon’s enforcement of their intellectual property rights. Currently, third-party autofocus support is limited to APS-C cameras.
In November, we covered the announcement of these lenses, along with the 30mm f/1.4 DC DN and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN lenses. If you missed that coverage, you can catch up here.
SIGMA RF 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary – key features
Designed for APS-C-format Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras, the SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens offers a 25.6mm equivalent focal length, making it suitable for wide-angle photography, including landscapes and architecture.
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Key features include:
- APS-C | f/1.4 to f/16
- 25.6mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Stepping Motor AF System
- Super Multi-Layer Coating
- Two Aspherical Elements
- Two SLD Elements, Three FLD Elements
- Weather-Sealed Construction
This lens weighs approximately 14.6 ounces (415 grams), making it a portable option for photographers on the go.
Sigma RF 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary – key features
The SIGMA 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens, also optimized for APS-C cameras, provides a standard field of view equivalent to roughly 35mm on full-frame. Its F1.4 aperture makes it a versatile choice for portraits, street photography, and video work.
Key features include:
- APS-C Format | f/1.4 to f/16
- 37mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
- Excellent Low-Light Performance
- Fast Internal Focus System
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Dust & Splash-Resistant Design
This lens weighs approximately 12.0 ounces (340 grams), ensuring easy handling during extended shooting sessions.
Pricing and availability
By expanding into the RF mount, SIGMA continues to challenge native lens options with competitively priced alternatives without sacrificing quality.
SIGMA has officially opened preorders for both lenses, priced at $489/€384 for the 16mm and $599/€472.87 for the 23mm. With Canon RF APS-C support expanding, these lenses provide versatile prime options for the RF mount ecosystem.
If you’re looking to get your hands on some third-party, auto-focus RF glass now, these SIGMA lenses are available right now:
- SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
- SIGMA 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
- SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
- SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
For more information about SIGMA’s RF lenses, head to SIGMA’s official blog.
What are your thoughts on these new SIGMA RF lenses? Do they fill a gap in your kit, or are you holding out for 3rd party full-frame RF lenses? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
