The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C 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. Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Sigma 56mm F1.4 C with a length of 60mm, is 46mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C's 67mm 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. Sigma 56mm F1.4 C weighs 280g, which means it is 375g (57%) lighter than the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 which has a weight of 655g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 56mm F1.4 C has a filter size of 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 56mm F1.4 C and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 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.
Sigma 56mm F1.4 C is also available in the Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 56mm F1.4 C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
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.
