The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM 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. Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM with a length of 106mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM's 75mm 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 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM weighs 555g, 31% (250g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR's weight of 805g.
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
8-16mm but while Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM's widest aperture value is
F4.5 - F5.6.
