The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR and the Sigma 105mm F1.4 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. Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM with a length of 132mm, is 74mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR also has a larger diameter of 122mm compared to the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM's 116mm 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. Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM weighs 1645g, 27% (620g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR's weight of 2265g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR and the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM have the same Filter thread size of 105mm.
Below are links to the 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Sigma SA and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 200mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 168mm.
