Fujifilm XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR IIvsSigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC
XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II
16-55mm / F2.8
24-83mm equiv.
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17-40mm F1.8 DC
17-40mm / F1.8
26-60mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II suits you better
- Weight120g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-55mm in a single lens
When the 17-40mm F1.8 DC suits you better
- Brightness1.3 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
- 17-40mm F1.8 DC118.2mm long × 72.9mm diameter
XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II | Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 17mm | −1mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 40mm | +15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | — | No data |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | — | No data |
| Weight | 410g | 530g | −120g |
| Length | — | 118.2mm | No data |
| Diameter | — | 72.9mm | No data |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 | −1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II relative to 17-40mm F1.8 DC.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II
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17-40mm F1.8 DC
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