Fujifilm XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WRvsSigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN
XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR
16-50mm / F2.8-4.8
24-75mm equiv.
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30mm F1.4 DC DN
30mm / F1.4
45mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR suits you better
- Weight35g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-50mm in a single lens
When the 30mm F1.4 DC DN suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- 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
- XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR71.4mm long × 65mm diameter
- 30mm F1.4 DC DN73.6mm long × 64.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR | Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 30mm | −14mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 30mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4.8 | F1.4 | 3.6 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 24cm | — | No data |
| Max magnification | 0.30× | — | No data |
| Weight | 240g | 275g | −35g |
| Length | 71.4mm | 73.6mm | −2.2mm |
| Diameter | 65mm | 64.8mm | +0.2mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 52mm | +6mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR relative to 30mm F1.4 DC DN.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR
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30mm F1.4 DC DN
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XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR in detail30mm F1.4 DC DN in detailAll X Mount lenses