Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
Both are Fujifilm X lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 675 g lighter (460 g vs 1135 g)
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 124 mm vs 199.5 mm long
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2020
Pick the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary if
- You need more reach: 400mm 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: 0.24× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
16 differences| Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Fujinon | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
18-120mm
|
100-400mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
⅔ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
460 g
lighter
|
1135 g
|
| Length |
124 mm
shorter
|
199.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
77 mm
slimmer
|
86 mm
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.6 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
0.24×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
22 elements / 16 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2022
|
2020
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X 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 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
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