The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is an APS-C wide-angle prime for L-Mount mirrorless featuring 13 elements in 10 groups and a fast F1.4 aperture with a stepping motor. It provides a 24mm full-frame equivalent view. The lens belongs to Sigma's Global Vision Contemporary line.
Product released: September 1, 2019
Latest firmware version
Version 1.4, released May 21, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 17:35 UTC
What's new in version 1.4
・Specific functions can now be assigned to the focus ring during AF. ・The rotation direction of the focus ring during MF can now be set. ・Aperture values can now be displayed as T-stops during movie recording. *Only on supported cameras.
LatestUpdate has tracked 4 versions of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (L-Mount) firmware, released between August 20, 2020 and May 21, 2026.
Version 1.4 - May 21, 2026: ・Specific functions can now be assigned to the focus ring during AF. ・The rotation direction of the focus ring during MF can now be set. ・Aperture values can n…
Version 1.3 - June 26, 2025: ・The operational stability has been improved.・It introduces compatibility with the “focus ring control” function of the camera, allowing either “linear” or “no…
Version 1.2 - January 20, 2022: ・The operational stability has been improved.・It introduces compatibility with the “focus ring control” function of the camera, allowing either “linear” or “no…
Version 1.1 - August 20, 2020: ・The operational stability has been improved.・It introduces compatibility with the “focus ring control” function of the camera, allowing either “linear” or “no…
What is Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (L-Mount)?
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is an APS-C wide-angle prime for L-Mount mirrorless featuring 13 elements in 10 groups and a fast F1.4 aperture with a stepping motor. It provides a 24mm full-frame equivalent view. The lens belongs to Sigma's Global Vision Contemporary line. It was originally released on September 1, 2019.
What is the latest firmware version of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (L-Mount)?
The latest firmware version of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (L-Mount) is 1.4. It was released on May 21, 2026.
What changed in Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (L-Mount) firmware version 1.4?
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (L-Mount) firmware version 1.4 includes the following changes: ・Specific functions can now be assigned to the focus ring during AF. ・The rotation direction of the focus ring during MF can now be set. ・Aperture values can now be displayed as T-stops during movie recording. *Only on supported cameras.
Where can I download the latest Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (L-Mount) firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (L-Mount) firmware (version 1.4) are on Sigma's official release page: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/c017_16_14/?mount=l-mount
How often does Sigma release firmware updates for Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (L-Mount)?
We have tracked 4 firmware versions of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (L-Mount).
Is Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (L-Mount) still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (L-Mount) received a firmware update within the last year. The most recent version is 1.4.