Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon vs Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Both are Fujifilm X zoom 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: 335 g lighter (195 g vs 530 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 17mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 50mm vs 40mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC does not
- You want a compact lens: 65 mm vs 118.2 mm long
Pick the Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/3.5)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.28 m vs 0.4 m
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2013
Spec differences
14 differences| Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Fujinon | Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
16-50mm
|
17-40mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/1.8
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
195 g
lighter
|
530 g
|
| Length |
65 mm
shorter
|
118.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
72.9 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
|
0.28 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.21×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
11
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
17 elements / 11 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2013
|
2025
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C 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 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
This 17-40mm f/1.8 APS-C fast wide-angle zoom lens from Sigma fits Fujifilm X mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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