Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM vs Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM vs Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

When comparing Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro and Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM which weighs 165 g, compared to the loser Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro which weighs 195 g.

Winner: Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 10 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 13 cm for Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM.

Winner: Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM and Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro:

	Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM	Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Canon	Fujifilm
Year	2021	Missing
Weight	165 g	195 g
Mount	Canon RF	Fujifilm X
Focal Length	16 mm	30 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Anamorphic Lens	No	Missing
Minimum Focusing Distance	13 cm	10 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Filter Thread	43	43
Stabilization	No	Missing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	No