The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C 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 Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C with a length of 77mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C's 62mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C and Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C and the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS 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. Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C weighs 285g, which means it is 155g (35%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR which has a weight of 440g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Fujifilm X Mount
Filter Threads
The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C has a filter size of 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C 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 .
Leica L and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C has a focal range of 18-50mm and
2.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27-75mm 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.
