Fujifilm XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WRvsSigma 12mm F1.4 DC
XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR
8-16mm / F2.8
12-24mm equiv.
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12mm F1.4 DC
12mm / F1.4
18mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 8-16mm in a single lens
When the 12mm F1.4 DC suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight570g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR121.5mm long × 88mm diameter
- 12mm F1.4 DC69.7mm long × 68mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR | Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 8mm | 12mm | −4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 16mm | 12mm | +4mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | — | No data |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 805g | 235g | +570g |
| Length | 121.5mm | 69.7mm | +51.8mm |
| Diameter | 88mm | 68mm | +20mm |
| Filter size | — | 62mm | No data |
| Released | 2018 | 2025 | −7year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR relative to 12mm F1.4 DC.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR
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12mm F1.4 DC
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XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR in detail12mm F1.4 DC in detailAll X Mount lenses