The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 and the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C 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 23mm F1.4 DC DN C is the longer of the two lenses at 79mm. The Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 with a length of 23mm, is 56mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C also has a larger diameter of 66mm compared to the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8's 62mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 and Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 and the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C 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. Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 weighs 90g, which means it is 240g (72%) lighter than the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C which has a weight of 330g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Fujifilm X Mount
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 and the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C has the same Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
23mm but while Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8 , the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
