Fujifilm XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OISvsSigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN
XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
18-55mm / F2.8-4
27-83mm equiv.
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30mm F1.4 DC DN
30mm / F1.4
45mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-55mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 30mm F1.4 DC DN suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight35g lighter, so easier to carry
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS70.4mm long × 65mm diameter
- 30mm F1.4 DC DN73.6mm long × 64.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 30mm | −12mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 30mm | +25mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | — | No data |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 310g | 275g | +35g |
| Length | 70.4mm | 73.6mm | −3.2mm |
| Diameter | 65mm | 64.8mm | +0.2mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 52mm | +6mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2022 | −10year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS relative to 30mm F1.4 DC DN.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
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30mm F1.4 DC DN
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