The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM and the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS 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 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM with a length of 102mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS's 69mm 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. Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS weighs 375g, 10% (45g) lighter than the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM's weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM has the Sigma SA lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sigma SD1 Merrill, Sigma SD1 and for the Sigma SA Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM is also available in the Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Nikon F (DX) mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM has a focal range of 50-200mm and
4.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
75-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS has a focal range of 50-230mm and 4.6X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75-345mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
