Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF

Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF

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Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

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Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

When comparing Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM and Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF, 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 Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary - Fuji XF which weighs 290 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, 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 13 cm for Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM.

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).


Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF and Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM:

Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary - Fuji XF Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary - Fuji XFCanon RF 16mm F2.8 STM

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BrandSigmaCanon
YearMissing2021
Weight290 g165 g
MountFujifilm XCanon RF
Focal Length18 - 50 mm16 mm
Largest Aperture2.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance12 cm13 cm
TypeZoomPrime
Filter Thread5543
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)7 mmMissing
StabilizationNoNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?NoYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary - Fuji XF and Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM was last updated on August 21, 2025.