Sigma 16mm 1.4 Review - The best prime lens for filmmaking? Sony A6000 A6100 A6400 A6600

[@raisugen5025]

I have the sony a6400 + sigma 16mm 1.4 and it's beautiful. I had struggle on getting this lens because some seller will give you a copy so watch out. always do your research before buying stuff. i read forums, comments on youtube, and asked people about this lens. i'm currently working on building my vlogging set up. i'm waiting on my other orders to finish my build. based on my experience and after watching tons of videos about this and the sony camera you don't need the stability on this lens. you just need a good hand technique. sony is not known for good stabilisation. you will need a gimbal to produce the stability that you want. you can produce that stability with proper hand technique but the gimbal make it easier for you.

[@-vishnu2948]

How's it for vlogging

[@a--b]

I've been watching lot of reviews but yours is really good. The best part is you are putting up the points as per your usage and not just doing marketing. And this is so true that "what lens is good for me may not be good for you". Also, no show-off and neat presentation with little bg music is good. Keep it up.

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx for your feedback!

[@Fernyg323]

This is such a fantastic lens for indoor, street, landscape photography. It’s super sharp and fast AF. For portraits I’ll go for the 30mm 1.4 sigma.

[@imranaftab6640]

Why not 56mm f1.4?

[@parvezalamm]

@@imranaftab6640 because its apsc lens and 30mm is equivalent to 50mm which is good focal length for portrait, i know 56mm is equivalent to 85 which is favorite focal foacl length for portrait photography but 30(50mm) is also very good and in low focal length you can keep shutter speed slow.

[@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat]

56mm is for portraits, not 30. day and night portraits

[@scry1888]

@@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat nope, 30 is very viable for portrait photography and is the most versatile sigma prime for apsc. 56 for the extra bokeh and compression. What are you even talking about 🙄😂

[@paulneedham9885]

@@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatrubbish

[@notsrynot]

came for the review, but was more impressed by your filmmaking techniques and shots! great job, I think I'll stick around a while learn some stuff.

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx mate and cheers from Italy!

[@DocBoA]

I appreciate the time and energy You put into what ended up being an amazing 8:17 presentation.

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx mate!

[@NicholasTrevin0]

@@MountMediaChannel I also am appreciative of what you made =)

[@TexpatOTG]

I use a 16-50 kit on my a5100 gimbal cam, but would like to also have the Sigma. No stabilizer is not an issue for the gimbal cam.

[@loafa1770]

Thank you for this video. I was contemplating on getting this lens and this video was very helping with making that decision. Great review. I am looking to buy this lens for filmmaking. Appreciate it

[@jacktsai7165]

Can tell there was a lot of work put into this video. Thank you! was a great review!

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx Jackson

[@25amito]

Mindddblowinggg editing skills 👏👏👏 the color gradation the background music everything combined ahhh perfect symphony ... perhaps this is the best cinematic video I've seen in 2021 .. wish I could learn such skills from u... Big thumbs up from 🇮🇳

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx Timsy!

[@Mperrymanstudios]

Absolutely love that lens for apsc, used it for my very first vlog!

[@alemattosbr]

Nice tutorial, great footage!!! I love the sound design of your videos. Do you use some specific pack of sound effects? Kind regards, keep comin' the awesome work.

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx Ale, most of the sound effects are from FCPX. I then use a free pack by AVA Instinct

[@SimFitIndia]

i will be buying this lens tomorrow itself, im very convinced after seeing your video. As this is the first vlogging set up, i will be using this with Sony A6400. Thanks from India

[@MountMediaChannel]

You won't regret it!

[@darnellejones8143]

Factual, great examples, fantastic voice. Simply the best for Sony APS-C reviews.

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx Darnelle!

[@MichTheo]

This lens is probably my favorite at this period, so I certainly enjoyed your video and review

[@JSK01]

This guy is like Paul Davids but on cameras. Really good video!

[@kidzrevil]

Im using it on the blackmagic pocket 4k and it is a hidden gem for sure

[@fatherhoodshortfilm]

Really? I was thinking of that being my next camera and it’d be nice to use that combo

[@Deoullsdedit]

Hi, what focal point do you use to get the sharpest best resutls?

[@JuganautTimelapse]

Excellent review and clearly told. Really enjoyed listening to your thoughts. I was looking to get one for my GX8 so after seeing this I am convinced - thanks for posting !

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx mate!

[@Ace-uv3cj]

Very good and informative! Not too much useless speak, just the main points. Love it🔥👍🏼

[@NewEarthAwakening]

Keep in mind you can also do a sensor zoom in camera that maintains good quality while effectively turning this into a 32mm lens or 48mm full-frame equivalent. So it can even be excellent for street and portrait photography. I have the 30mm sigma which I adore and know that I will love this one even more.

[@HaiderAli-vy5vw]

Should I buy 30mm in the starting or 16mm for Sony? 100$ difference in both lenses 16mm is expensive

[@jayllicampo97]

Nice video man. Thanks for sharing it, God bless you! 😊🔥

[@DimitriAbrazard]

Just discovered your channel, very nice , you have a such calming voice :)

[@MountMediaChannel]

:) thx

[@rafal33]

i love this video, and your channel, new sub, i jus bougth this lens yesterday, arriving thuesday

[@MannyRataul]

Thank you for this great video. I will be adding this lens to my collection 😃

[@itsPhillipStaples]

I got my Sigma lens today as you recommended thank you for this video!

[@Dizeliun]

Does anyone know why my sigma 16mm f1.4 with a6400 can auto focus close, but not back far when I move the object or myself back to the original spot? I tried AFC wide and a few other modes and potential fixes to no avail. If anybody knows the exact issue let me know!

[@mordavian]

Very good and honest review. I am planning to use this lens with A6400 on Ronic RSC2. Do you think that i may experience some jitter because of lack of Steady shot and IBIS? I may also buy or rent Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS.

[@User_not_found_403]

Visually the lens is amazing, but for me, I find it a little big and heavy compared to other APS-C lenses. Also, if you are using the onboard mic for video, it will pick up the annoying AF motor noises of the lens. For photos or B-roll this doesn't matter so much and you can work around it by using an external audio recorder.

[@Madnug2004]

Great review - esp the recap at the end, I just got my a6600 but still deciding between Sony 10-18mm F4 OSS and this Sigma 16mm. I need a zoom lens but hard for me to decide because all I got the full range of Zeiss Batis all fix lens for my Sony full frame.

[@MountMediaChannel]

I had to take the same decision - but I already had a zoom lens (18-105)

[@mrvincentpogi]

i always want this lens, but for now portrait is my priority. cant wait to get this one day.

[@AshishRana1]

no... go for sony 35mm f1.8 for portrait .

[@mrvincentpogi]

Rana Vlogs tike, i got 85mm/sigma 30mm now bro for my portrait, will get this one next time for vlogging

[@petermuller5896]

@@mrvincentpogi sigma 16mm 1.4 is not a vlogging lens but if you want it for vlogging only its ok

[@mrvincentpogi]

Peter Müller not for vlogging? why

[@ronnieadamowicz]

Great video.very clear and informative. What lens do you use when the camera is on you?

[@MountMediaChannel]

The Sony 35mm 1.8 (APS-C)

[@schbrenner]

First of all, thank you for the wonderful and useful video. Did you record frame on 6:10 in 1080p and upscale on 4k or you record that frame in 4k?

[@MountMediaChannel]

1080

[@schbrenner]

@@MountMediaChannel tnx

[@jcon654]

Amazing presentation. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@michaelyaptangco4875]

I appreciate the work you put into your videos and this particular video is very helpful in my decision making process. As a visual person, the accompanying footage you shot with this lens is helpful in seeing my own creative possibilities. I've never been to the Italian Alps - beautiful so thanks for sharing.

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx for your feedback Michael!

[@tunaakgn]

Hello my friend,congratulations on your great content. Would you recommend the sigma 16mm for landscape shots? Sharpness is very important to me. Thank you greetings.

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes, absolutely. The lens is very sharp!

[@andrisyafaatofficialchannel]

My favorite go-to lens👍👍

[@keith2599]

AWESOME LENS...PERIOD...A MUST HAVE, GREAT VIDEO...

[@mahmudpashai4285]

Excellent. Is the 16 lens suitable for shooting Sony zv-e10 ??? Does it have good focus while shooting?

[@snowwalker9999]

Thank you, great review. Would you say it is a good lens for video in low light situations and street photography?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes, absolutely. For street photography perhaps some would prefer a 24mm or 30mm (APS-C)

[@AshishRana1]

watching on my a6000

[@rezwanbinkabir9494]

Lmao

[@naneri]

Watching on my 16-50mm 3.5-5.6

[@nord7556]

@@naneri Watching on my Sony NP-FW50 batterypack

[@cubstr7111]

@@nord7556 watching on my camera strap

[@Mraz75]

thank you for this guide.. really helpful

[@Barnyz]

Test footage looks great, wish i lived in the alps!!! I always thought about buying that lens but the lack of oss and its huge size put me off. Thanks for the informative video. edit: wow your copy of the kit lens is aweful, mine is nowhere near that bad

[@AluzionTV]

Barnyz agreed. My kit lens is super sharp and I’ve used it to film the last couple of videos with no problem. I guess there are bad copies out there after all.

[@laurencegr9978]

My copy got moldy, but sigma has repaired it for 70$: replaced the motherboard and made some tweaks to the weatherproofing.

[@leistungsmayer2860]

Hey, cooles Video! Weil du in Südtirol wohnst geh ich einfach mal davon aus, dass du deutsch verstehst ;) Hast du die Videos und Bilder rund um Dorf Tirol und Meran aufgenommen, ist mir irgendwie bekannt vorgekommen XD

[@MountMediaChannel]

Ja, genau. Vorwiegend in Fragsburg/Labers bei Meran aufgenommen. Grüße!

[@leistungsmayer2860]

Sehr cool, Grüße zurück! :)

[@delightmediadesign]

great review. will buy an alpha 6600, put this lense on and use it with ronin sc. you helped a lot with my decision.

[@TheCameraManReviews]

Oh how i wish this lens had Stabilisation.

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes that's true

[@pavelvitek766]

MountMedia is there noticeable difference when using with ibis? Or is it almost the the same?

[@Lucas-LeFever]

I have the a6600 and this lens, honestly it's killer! I was gonna get the a6400 but got my a6600 instead.

[@ChrisParayno]

IBIS and OSS aren't miracle makers. When in doubt, tripod it😉🤣

[@Lucas-LeFever]

@@ChrisParayno I'm gonna upgrade to the Weebil S and hopefully that'll make my shots much better!

[@petermuller5896]

So it's the best for filmmaking ?

[@GaryJahman]

Answer is YES

[@yassineelmadani4519]

Great video Which one is good : sony 50 mm 1.8 or 16 mm 1.4 ??

[@MountMediaChannel]

The Sigma is the better lens. But these are completely different focal lengths for different purposes. If you want to shoot portraits for example, the Sony would be the better choice.

[@DanielTuriman]

I got my great shot with this lens, and the results is fantastic at my new video test, all footage filmed with Sony A6400 +sigma 16mm with Cine4 PP.

[@ClementFaucher]

Hello mount media ! I’m hesitating for the most versatile and satisfying duo to start with my A6600 The 35mm 1.8 Sony + 18-105 Or Sigma 16+56 Thank you for your advice 😊😊

[@MountMediaChannel]

Hi, in my opinion the problem with the second combo is the lack of a focal length in between. 16 is wide and 56 very tight. Add the Sony 35 (or the Sigma 30mm) and you have everything you need. Although I love my 16mm, the 35 is by far my most used lens....

[@kanchanbaskey1608]

You are just as cool as ur footages ❤️

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx :-)

[@domes_fotoblicke]

i bought it together wih the 30mm f1.4, in a lens combo, a few days ago and i'm very satisfyed with the optical quality and also with the buildquality of them. I use them on my A6000 and its a perfect combo imo. 🤤

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes, two great lenses!

[@JoHnSapla7LordSapla9]

one of the best reviews about the lens. great job mate

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx mate!

[@OhimynameisGoaway]

BEAUTIFUL FOOTAGE!!!

[@DamThai]

Hi i have a question about this 16mm lens. i understand this is interesting if you shot with low aperture like 1.4 but if you shot with higher aperture, what difference with the kit lens 16-50? Kit lens can also shot in 16mm, right?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes, that's right - the Sigma is of course sharper but if you don't really need a fast lens, it doesn't make sense to buy this lens

[@rr2840]

If you had the EF M sigma lens for the canon, could you use it on the Sony Alpha Series? Any adapters?

[@falakoala4579]

I think the stability isn't huge. You would usually use a gimbal if you doing high quality work.

[@ThisIsTBChannel]

Man! What if I have to film a video podcast with my a6400? Which Lens do u suggest me to use? I'll be in a normal room, with a desk and 4 people. I have also to do, some fast zoom on faces while recording .... Please I'm just a beginner, let me know...Thank you so so much! :)

[@MountMediaChannel]

If you want to shoot 4 people in a room you should use a wide angle lens. The Sigma 16mm could be a good choice. If you want to shoot more close-ups of faces you should take a look at the Sony 35 1.8 or the Sigma 30 1.4. Cheers

[@dantediego]

what are your settings for your talking head shot? it looks great!

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx, shot on A6300 with the 35 1.8 at F1.8 - no picture profile but some minor color grading

[@sylvainfx]

@@MountMediaChannel 35 1.8 Sony ?

[@MountMediaChannel]

@@sylvainfx Yes

[@lewiss66]

Hello, Thanks for the video. I've got a A6000 and would like a cheap manual lens for mountain landscapes here in the French side of the Alpes ;). I'm still reluctant to buying this 400 euros lens since it's a bit too heavy to carry on during trek or other hobbies there. What other great lens could you recomend for that matter? Manual one in order to be cheaper. Thanks

[@MountMediaChannel]

Samyang/Rokinon 12mm

[@lewiss66]

@@MountMediaChannel Thanks !

[@lostee2001]

Hi. My name is Wayne. I'm from Texas. Does the 16mm lens remain intact when refocusing. I don't want to change my gimbal setting. Thanks 👍🏿

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes. There is no need to rebalance the gimbal

[@observewithme]

This or Sony 18-105mm oss? I’m looking for best quality/sharpness,

[@MountMediaChannel]

Then the Sigma.

[@AluzionTV]

Great Video !!! I just got this lens and have been having an issue where when my camera goes into standby with the screen flipped up , once I half press the shutter to turn the screen back on it’s flipped the opposite way than it should be. This happens every time and does not happen with my other Sony lens. Will be making a video soon but wanted to reach out and see if anyone else can replicate it?

[@mychiro5114]

Change the stand by time in the settings ;)

[@AluzionTV]

RobFirthChiro I did =)

[@mychiro5114]

@@AluzionTV and did it still not correct it. making the stand mode longer surly the screen doesn't go off ? strange

[@AluzionTV]

RobFirthChiro I increased to 5 mins which works well for me. It does not correct the issue, just prolongs it on the A6400

[@Doner9639]

Sehr schönens Video, danke dir. 😀

[@MountMediaChannel]

Danke Markus!

[@reyan5993]

Hi, which laptop do you use to edit the videos. Actually I need to upgrade my system to edit videos so as I am asking

[@MountMediaChannel]

I am using a MacBook Pro (2017)

[@travel_world1]

Hi, please can I use it for Sony a7?

[@dusty_burkhalter]

I’ve got the 18-105 f4. Would you recommend the Sigma 16mm or Sony 35 1.8 OSS next?

[@MountMediaChannel]

It really depends on your needs. Do you shoot a lot handheld and need OSS? Do you want to shoot close-ups of faces? In these cases the 35mm is the better choice. If your camera has IBIS and you want a lens to shoot travel videos or landscapes the 16mm is better.

[@dusty_burkhalter]

@@MountMediaChannel thanks for the reply. Right now I shoot mostly videos of sports, other school related activities and family. I have the Sigma 30 but just can’t use it for video except on a tripod with my a6400. My struggle is deciding on completing the trio with the 16mm or having a better low light video option in the 35mm with the OSS. I’m thinking maybe the 35 will be better for now since I shoot a lot of video and typically prefer to have a little reach. I can always sell the 30 and pick up the 16 later.

[@MountMediaChannel]

@@dusty_burkhalter That could be the right choice!

[@dusty_burkhalter]

@@MountMediaChannel the Sigma 16mm dropped to $399 today so it’s officially part of the kit.

[@pyyro7]

Question! I have a Sony a6600 and also the this Lens the sigma 16 mm 1,4f but why doesn’t the “AF Tracking Sens” work?? Anyone can help explain (I’m a noob)

[@Burna43]

Hi! Did you use any ND Filter for the shots in this video?

[@MountMediaChannel]

No

[@lostee2001]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@Tory9242]

If not count focal length, sel24f18z vs sigma1614 which one is more sharp?

[@MountMediaChannel]

I didn't make a comparison, but both are great and sharp lenses.

[@ChrisParayno]

Not wide enough:-(. Would love an actual 16mm equivalent prime!

[@arlenechavez1131]

I can't decide which lens, i'm between Sigma 16mm or Sony 10-18mm

[@MountMediaChannel]

Do you need the high aperture and the good minimum focus distance? With the Sigma you can get these cinematic shots with a blurry background. But the Sony can give you a much wider FOV and has stabilization for handheld shots.

[@程冠鈞]

Which gimbal were you recommended for 16 f1.4 ?

[@MountMediaChannel]

I personally use the Moza Aircross - it works fine. But I'm sure the Gimbals by Zhiyun and DJI will work fine as well

[@程冠鈞]

@@MountMediaChannel Thanks for reaction! If I already have 18-105 f4 for video production ,but I also interesting with sigma 16 f1.4 and 30f 1.4 for my b-roll and give me more aperture . In this two prime lens what do you recommend ?

[@MountMediaChannel]

@@程冠鈞 It depends on your needs but imo the 30mm is more versatile

[@nurulazhar8462]

What gimbal are you using for this setup?

[@MountMediaChannel]

The Moza Aircross

[@nurulazhar8462]

@@MountMediaChannel thank u mate

[@CC.cinematics]

Nice..subscribed

[@CC.cinematics]

Do consider checking out my content 😁

[@milescotton7434]

Is this lens good for landscape photography?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes, absolutely

[@milescotton7434]

MountMedia thank you!

[@jamskof]

Hi can't the sony camera do in camer lens corrections on the distortion?

[@godsplannn]

what program was used to edit the footages?

[@MountMediaChannel]

FCPX

[@sergioscaramuzzino3244]

Ciao avrei bisogno di un consulto se puoi, io ho una sony a 6400 e ho provato il sigma f1.4 ma mi risulta che l'innesto dell obiettivo è più piccolo, quindi incompatibile. Mi dai conferma? Ti ringrazio

[@MountMediaChannel]

Ciao Sergio, forse hai preso la versione per MFT o quella per Canon e non per Sony E-Mount. Del Sigma ormai esistono tre versioni (per Canon, MFT e E-Mount). La versione E-Mount funziona perfettamente sulla Sony A6400. Saluti

[@sergioscaramuzzino3244]

Probabilmente hai ragione. Qui c'è scritto SIGMA F1.4 DC DN - C CONTEMPORARI. FACCIO CHE RESTITUIRLO DOPO DI CHE LO ORDINO DAL TUO SITO. Sei stato molto gentile.Ti ringrazio.

[@ReassuringSmile]

what's the best aperture to record video with????

[@MountMediaChannel]

There is no best aperture - it depends on the look you want to create.

[@prod.evolvebox]

What is your prejudice against the a6500? kkkkkk

[@Jerbrown]

was this video shot with the sigma 16mm?

[@MountMediaChannel]

The talking head part was shot on the Sony 35 1.8

[@DennisMeetsWorld]

Sigma equivalent would be the 30mm f1.4

[@Mitzey]

Creamy and smooth bokeh. Nice.

[@aungwinmyo4162]

Excellent video

[@MountMediaChannel]

Thx mate!

[@Japhethlobete]

Is it really good lens?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes absolutely!

[@allahrahmanrahimdir9376]

Very good video. Can ı use a7r2 do you know that

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes, but only in crop mode

[@TheDIYFilmmaker]

Do you use any ND variable filter for your Sigma 16mm 1.4? Any recommendation?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Sometimes - I use the Tiffen VND - but I cannot recommend it - It has a strong color cast.

[@plushyvibesoundlab]

Does the lens work with the A6500?

[@plushyvibesoundlab]

@Dennis Weller Thank you!

[@sirjag2922]

@@5k1el I think @Dennis Weller said 'yes, it works with the 6500'. But I'd double check. If you're in the States do a chat session with a product specialist at bhphoto, for confirmation.

[@BeckersReviews]

Are we french by any chance?

[@MountMediaChannel]

No, italian

[@unusualcomment9731]

Sad you skipped the best one: A6300, you could've just said APSC PS: If you think the 16 is sharp, just try the 56! 😉

[@spider00112233]

Hi i am new to this and i have sony a6600 and i get sigma 16 mm 1.4 but i try to conect it to the camera but not fixed to the camear . is the that mean i have the wrong size? is there any adapeter so i can use it or what? what can i do? help me please

[@MountMediaChannel]

Hi, no you don't need it any adapter to use this lens on the A6600. But be aware that there are different versions of this lens: Sony E-Mount, MFT and I think that they have released a version for the Canon M-Mount. For the A6600 you need the E-Mount lens.

[@spider00112233]

Thanks for your help dear but i buy this one in the that link below , unless the seller sent onther one different than my choice , can you check it for me please , its in amazone link below www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SN1T9DX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@Tory9242]

Yes its a good len, cam + len = good quality, no more than 1800dollar, fair enough. If FF might be 4000dollar included len.

[@AcidSh33tz]

why not the 6300? :(

[@brunorojas8531]

it works whit a7III ??? thanks

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes, but only in crop mode - it's an APS-C lens

[@erlysmoreno6339]

This lens works in a sony a7iii?

[@MountMediaChannel]

Yes, but only in crop mode.

[@360icon]

I want come back to Italy now i have this lens…. Someday 😊

[@nithinpallavi]

A like from kerala

[@VisitPunjab]

Awsome

[@SatyamNeelkamal]

Does it not work work with a5100?

[@MountMediaChannel]

It works with all Sony E-Mount Cameras

[@SatyamNeelkamal]

@@MountMediaChannel Cool. Thanks for clarifying.