Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony) vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony) vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

When comparing Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM and Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony), which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

The lenses each feature different lens mounts — the Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro - (Sony) features a Sony E while the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM features a Canon RF — and because of this the preference varies. If you have a compatible camera, then of course that lens will be a better choice for you.

Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

2. Largest Aperture Comparison

Both lenses share the same aperture of 2.8 — this means that you may buy both Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro - (Sony) and Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM in this regard; they''re the same.

Winner: Tied

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro (Sony) and Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM:

	Sigma EX 105/2.8 DG OS HSM Macro - (Sony)	Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Canon
Weight	Missing	165 g
Lens Mount	Sony E	Canon RF
Focal Length	105 mm	16 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Anamorphic	Missing	No
Minimum Focus Distance	Missing	13 cm
Type	Missing	Prime
Aperture Range	Missing	2.8 - 22
Filter Thread Diameter	Missing	43
Lens Groups	Missing	7
Lens Elements	Missing	9
Image Stabilization	Missing	No
Autofocus	Missing	Evet
Macro	Missing	No
Full Frame Coverage	Missing	Yes