Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon vs Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Fujifilm X zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 55mm vs 50mm at the long end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- Our notes say it suits: General professional work, events, travel
Pick the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 370 g lighter (285 g vs 655 g)
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.36× vs 0.16× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 76.8 mm vs 106 mm long
- You prefer a newer design: released 2021 vs 2015
Spec differences
12 differences| Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon | Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
16-55mm
|
18-50mm
|
| Weight |
655 g
|
285 g
lighter
|
| Length |
106 mm
|
76.8 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
83 mm
|
61.6 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
|
0.36×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2015
|
2021
|
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- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary
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