The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C and the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM 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 23mm F1.4 DC DN C is the longer of the two lenses at 79mm. The Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR with a length of 78mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C's 66mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C and Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C and the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM 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 23mm F1.4 DC DN C weighs 330g, which means it is 45g (12%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR which has a weight of 375g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Fujifilm X Mount
Filter Threads
The Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR has a 58mm 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 Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C and the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM 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 and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
23mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4 .
