Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon vs Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025
Both are Fujifilm X lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You want a wider view: 8mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape, astro, architecture
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 190 g lighter (615 g vs 805 g)
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 16mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2018
Spec differences
13 differences| Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon | Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
8-16mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
805 g
|
615 g
lighter
|
| Length |
122 mm
|
123.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
88 mm
|
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2018
|
2025
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, aperture blades, autofocus motor, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Autofocus motor
- Linear motor both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon
An f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for Fujifilm X covering about 12-24mm equivalent. It is large, weather-resistant and has a bulbous front element.
Pros
- f/2.8
- Sharp
- Weather-resistant
Cons
- Heavy at about 805 g
- No front filter thread
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025
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