When comparing Sony E 16mm F/2.8 and Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony E 16mm F/2.8 which weighs 67 g, compared to the loser Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary - Fuji XF which weighs 290 g.
Winner: Sony E 16mm F/2.8
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 24 cm for Sony E 16mm F/2.8.
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 Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF and Sony E 16mm F/2.8:
Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary - Fuji XF | Sony E 16mm F/2.8 | |
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Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Weight | 290 g | 67 g |
Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Focal Length | 18 - 50 mm | 16 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 12 cm | 24 cm |
Type | Zoom | Prime |
Filter Thread | 55 | 49 |
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 7 mm | Missing |
Stabilization | No | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | No | No |