Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon vs Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Fujifilm

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon

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Sigma

17-40mm f/1.8 DC

Verdict at a glance

Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon goes wider (16mm vs 17mm).
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon reaches further (55mm vs 40mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon	17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Brand	Fujifilm	Sigma
Mount	Fujifilm X	Fujifilm X
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	16-55mm (wider)	17-40mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/1.8 (faster)
Format	aps-c	aps-c
Af motor	Linear motor	n/a
Weight g	655	n/a
Filter mm	77	n/a
Length mm	106.0	n/a
Diameter mm	83.0	n/a
Min focus m	0.3	0.28 (closer focusing)
Weather sealed	Yes	n/a
Blades	n/a	11
Groups	n/a	11
Elements	n/a	17
Max magnification	n/a	0.21

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon

The main pro standard zoom for Fujifilm X, constant f/2.8 across about 24-82mm equivalent. It has weather sealing and no stabilization.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
Weather-resistant
Sharp

Cons

Heavy at about 655 g
No stabilization in the lens

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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