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Usable lens

Hi fellow night crawlers

I am using Canon 5DM4 and the 16-35III on my northern light tours.
I am looking for usable lens that is faster 16mm or less.
I just tried out the Sigma 14mm Art lens and was disappointed because I want to be able to use f2 or f2.2 with same or better result than the 16-35 on f2,8
Is there any lens on the market that does a decent job wide open and doesn't produce unacceptable coma effect?
Bragi

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Surprised to hear that about the Sigma. I've never used one, but read and watch only great things about it. The Rokinon/Samyang 24mm F/1.4 would probably be your best option. Buy new from a reputable seller, (Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama), and test immediately for a good copy. If not a good copy, then keep returning until you get a good one.

Maybe, but 24mm is just not wide enough, I need at least 16mm to be able to get the near field focus distance close enough

me too I am very surprised to hear you did not like the Sigma 14mm F1.4 lens.. it always gets raving reviews - especially for star photography. Also as a prime it should have much better quality than a 16-35 zoom. Did you also try a second copy? Maybe you had really bad luck?