The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 and the Samsung D-Xenon 16-45mm F4 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. Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Samsung D-Xenon 16-45mm F4 with a length of 92mm, is 114mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Samsung D-Xenon 16-45mm F4's 72mm 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. Samsung D-Xenon 16-45mm F4 weighs 365g, 62% (615g) lighter than the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9's weight of 980g.
Filter Threads
The Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Samsung D-Xenon 16-45mm F4 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Samsung D-Xenon 16-45mm F4:
Lens Mounts
The Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samsung D-Xenon 16-45mm F4 has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount.
Focal Range
Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a focal range of 18-55mm and
3.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
27 - 82.5mm.
On the other hand, the Samsung D-Xenon 16-45mm F4 has a focal range of 16-45mm and 2.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-67.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
