Lens Comparison
Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS vs Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Fuji X)
Key Differences
- Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Fuji X) has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/3.5).
- Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS has a better min focus distance (15 cm vs 30 cm).
- Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS has a better price (msrp) ($249 vs $349).
- Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS has a better weight (195g (6.9 oz) vs 265g (9.3 oz)).
- Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Fuji X) has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 16-50mm | 30mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 12 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 24-75mm | 45-45mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DC | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 15 cm | 30 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $249 | $349 |
| Filter Size | 58mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 64.8mm |
| Length | 61mm | 51.5mm |
| Weight | 195g (6.9 oz) | 265g (9.3 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
