The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the SG-image 25mm F1.8 and the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR 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 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The SG-image 25mm F1.8 with a length of 32mm, is 57mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the SG-image 25mm F1.8's 67mm 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. SG-image 25mm F1.8 weighs 145g, which means it is 295g (67%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR which has a weight of 440g.
Filter Threads
The SG-image 25mm F1.8 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the SG-image 25mm F1.8:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the SG-image 25mm F1.8 and the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR 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.
SG-image 25mm F1.8 is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
SG-image 25mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
37.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has a focal range of 16-80mm and 5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-120mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
