The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 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 24-70mm F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 with a length of 106mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8's 83mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II and Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 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 16-55mm F2.8 weighs 655g, 12% (90g) lighter than the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II's weight of 745g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 has a 77mm 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 Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 has a focal range of 16-55mm and 3.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
