The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C and the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R 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. Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C is the longer of the two lenses at 64mm. The Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR with a length of 45mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C and Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C and the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR 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 XF 16mm F2.8 R WR weighs 155g, 38% (95g) lighter than the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C's weight of 250g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C and the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R 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 .
Sony E , Leica L and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C has a focal range of 10-18mm and
1.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
15-27mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
