Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS 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 XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 420 g lighter (195 g vs 615 g)
- You want a compact lens: 65 mm vs 123.7 mm long
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 50mm at the long end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2013
Spec differences
14 differences| Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon | Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
16-50mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Weight |
195 g
lighter
|
615 g
|
| Length |
65 mm
shorter
|
123.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
73.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.5×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2013
|
2025
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon
The Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon is an APS-C standard zoom lens covering 16-50mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Fujifilm X mount cameras, with optical image stabilization. An affordable, lightweight lens for Fujifilm X cameras.
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025
The Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 is an APS-C superzoom lens covering 16-300mm at f/3.5-6.7 for Fujifilm X mount cameras, from the Sigma Contemporary line with Optical Stabilizer. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shoo...
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