The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is an APS-C wide-angle prime for Sony E-mount mirrorless featuring 13 elements in 10 groups and a fast F1.4 aperture with a stepping motor for smooth autofocus. It delivers a 24mm full-frame equivalent view suited for street, travel, and video. The lens belongs to Sigma's Global Vision Contemporary line.
Product released: November 9, 2017
Latest firmware version
Version 06, released September 17, 2026
Last checked for updates: Nov 1, 2026 05:39 UTC
What's new in version 06
・Fixed an isolated issue where the monitor blacks out and the camera freezes during shooting when used with the Sony α7 V.
LatestUpdate has tracked 5 versions of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) firmware, released between November 19, 2020 and September 17, 2026.
Version 06 - September 17, 2026: ・Fixed an isolated issue where the monitor blacks out and the camera freezes during shooting when used with the Sony α7 V.
Version 05 - November 16, 2023: In combination with the Sony α6700, an occasional issue of instability in operation has been corrected.AF assist function during video recording is now support…
Version 04 - December 22, 2022: In combination with the Sony α6700, an occasional issue of instability in operation has been corrected.AF assist function during video recording is now support…
Version 03 - April 7, 2022: In combination with the Sony α6700, an occasional issue of instability in operation has been corrected.AF assist function during video recording is now support…
Version 02 - November 19, 2020: In combination with the Sony α6700, an occasional issue of instability in operation has been corrected.AF assist function during video recording is now support…
What is Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)?
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is an APS-C wide-angle prime for Sony E-mount mirrorless featuring 13 elements in 10 groups and a fast F1.4 aperture with a stepping motor for smooth autofocus. It delivers a 24mm full-frame equivalent view suited for street, travel, and video. The lens belongs to Sigma's Global Vision Contemporary line. It was originally released on November 9, 2017.
What is the latest firmware version of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)?
The latest firmware version of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) is 06. It was released on September 17, 2026.
What changed in Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) firmware version 06?
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) firmware version 06 includes the following changes: ・Fixed an isolated issue where the monitor blacks out and the camera freezes during shooting when used with the Sony α7 V.
Where can I download the latest Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) firmware (version 06) are on Sigma's official release page: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/support/firmware/c017_16_14/?mount=sony-e
How often does Sigma release firmware updates for Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)?
We have tracked 5 firmware versions of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E).
Is Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E) received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is 06.