The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN X for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN X is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR with a length of 53mm, is 39mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR has a larger diameter of 221mm compared to the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN X's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR and Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN X to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR and the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN X Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR weighs 352g, which means it is 53g (13%) lighter than the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN X which has a weight of 405g.
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN X has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Canon RF 5.2mm f2.8 VR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 5.2mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
8mm .
On the other hand, the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
