Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR 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 XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 155 g lighter (460 g vs 615 g)
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 120mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
Spec differences
14 differences| Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon | Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
18-120mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
460 g
lighter
|
615 g
|
| Length |
124 mm
|
123.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
77 mm
|
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.6 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2022
|
2025
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, autofocus motor, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Autofocus motor
- Linear motor both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon
This 18-120mm f/4 APS-C superzoom lens from Fujifilm fits Fujifilm X mount cameras, with linear-motor autofocus and weather-resistant construction. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
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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