Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon vs Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025

Pick the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon if

• You want the lighter lens to carry: 125 g lighter (490 g vs 615 g)
• You want a compact lens: 98 mm vs 123.7 mm long
• Our notes say it suits: Travel, family photography, video with a single lens

Pick the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary 025 if

• You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
• You need more reach: 300mm vs 135mm at the long end
• You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.27× maximum magnification
• You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
• You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2014

Our notes

Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon

A stabilized, weather-resistant travel zoom for X-mount with 7.5x range and a linear focus motor. It weighs about 490 g and takes 67mm filters.

Pros

• Wide 27-206mm equivalent range
• Optical stabilization
• Weather resistant
• Linear motor autofocus

Cons

• Variable aperture
• Not as sharp as primes
• Mid-size at 490 g

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...