Fujifilm XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OISvsSigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
18-55mm / F2.8-4
27-83mm equiv.
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18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
18-50mm / F2.8
27-75mm 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 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 12cm
- 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
- 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary74.5mm long × 61.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 18mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 50mm | +5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 12cm | +0.18m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.35× | −0.20x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 310g | 285g | +25g |
| Length | 70.4mm | 74.5mm | −4.1mm |
| Diameter | 65mm | 61.6mm | +3.4mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 55mm | +3mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2021 | −9year |
| 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 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
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18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
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