The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR and the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC 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 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR with a length of 45mm, is 61mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR's 60mm 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 16mm F2.8 R WR weighs 155g, which means it is 400g (72%) lighter than the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM which has a weight of 555g.
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM has the Pentax KAF3 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 , and for the Pentax KAF3 Mount.
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM is also available in Canon EF , Sony Alpha, Sigma SA and Nikon F (DX) mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR 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.
On the other hand, the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM has a focal range of 8-16mm and 2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 12-24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
