When comparing Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF and Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary - Fuji XF which weighs 290 g, compared to the loser Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM which weighs 900 g.
Winner: Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF
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.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary - Fuji XF is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 12 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 21 cm for Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM.
Winner: Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF
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).
Full specifications table of Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM and Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF:
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM | Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary - Fuji XF | |
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Brand | Canon | Sigma |
Weight | 900 g | 290 g |
Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X |
Focal Length | 24 - 70 mm | 18 - 50 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 21 cm | 12 cm |
Type | Zoom | Zoom |
Filter Thread | 82 | 55 |
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | Missing | 7 mm |
Stabilization | Yes | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | No |