Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Fujinon vs Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Fujifilm · 2015

XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Fujinon

f/1.4375 g

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Sigma · 2017

16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary

f/1.4405 gStepping motor

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Pick the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Fujinon if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 30 g lighter (375 g vs 405 g)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.25 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.21× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
You want a compact lens: 73 mm vs 92.6 mm long
Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and astro, street and documentary, interiors with natural light

Pick the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if

You prefer a newer design: released 2017 vs 2015

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Fujinon and the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
	Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Fujinon	Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Brand	Fujifilm	Sigma
Weight	375 g lighter	405 g
Length	73 mm shorter	92.6 mm
Diameter	73 mm	72.2 mm
Min focus distance	0.15 m closer	0.25 m
Max magnification	0.21× larger	0.1×
Optical design	not listed	16 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Stepping motor
Released	2015	2017

9 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, aperture blades, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all

Mount: Fujifilm X both
Type: Prime both
Format: APS-C both
Focal length: 16mm both
Max aperture: f/1.4 both
Filter thread: 67 mm both
Aperture blades: 9 both
Image stabilization: No both
Weather sealing: Yes both

Our notes

Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR Fujinon

A fast, weather-resistant wide prime for X-mount with a 24mm-equivalent view. It weighs about 375 g, takes 67mm filters and focuses as close as 0.15 m.