Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 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 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR Fujinon if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 45 g lighter (240 g vs 285 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2021
Pick the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.36× vs 0.3× maximum magnification
Spec differences
12 differences| Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR Fujinon | Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
16-50mm
|
18-50mm
|
| Weight |
240 g
lighter
|
285 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
76.8 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
61.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.24 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.3×
|
0.36×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2024
|
2021
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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