The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR and the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM 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 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR with a length of 89mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR's 78mm diameter.
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. Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR weighs 440g, which means it is 350g (44%) lighter than the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM which has a weight of 790g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has the Sigma SA lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has a focal range of 16-80mm and
5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-120mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio .
