Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR vs Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN
Fujifilm 16mm f/1.4 is 30 g lighter. Sigma 16mm f/1.4 is $551 cheaper.
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR is a 16mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN is a 16mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR 
Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR better than the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN?
- 30 g lighter (375 g vs 405 g)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.15 m vs 0.25 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN better than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR?
- $551 cheaper ($449 launch price vs $999.95 launch price)
- Newer design (2017 vs 2015)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR has the edge: it is 30 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR has the edge: it is 30 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR | Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16mm | 16mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 375 g (13.23 oz) ◆ | 405 g (14.29 oz) |
| Dimensions | 73.4 x 73 mm | 92.3 x 72.2 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.15 m (5.91 inches) ◆ | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements / 11 groups | 16 elements / 13 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount |
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Price | $999.95 launch price | $449 launch price ◆ |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Sigma
- 73 × 73.4 mm
- 72.2 × 92.3 mm
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR is 1 mm longer and 30 g lighter than the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR
Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR or the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR weighs 375 g, 30 g less than the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN (405 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR or the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR focuses down to 0.15 m, against 0.25 m for the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN.
- Do the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR and the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR or the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR has the edge: it is 30 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR or the Sigma C 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm f/1.4 R WR has the edge: it is 30 g lighter to carry.
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