Sony E 16mm F/2.8 vs Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

Sony E 16mm F/2.8

Sony E 16mm F/2.8

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Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

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Sony E 16mm F/2.8 vs Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

When comparing Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro and Sony E 16mm F/2.8, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony E 16mm F/2.8 which weighs 67 g, compared to the loser Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro which weighs 195 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.

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 24 cm for Sony E 16mm F/2.8.

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 Sony E 16mm F/2.8 and Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro:

Sony E 16mm F/2.8 Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro
Sony E 16mm F/2.8Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro

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BrandSonyFujifilm
Weight67 g195 g
MountSony EFujifilm X
Focal Length16 mm30 mm
Largest Aperture2.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoMissing
Minimum Focusing Distance24 cm10 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread4943
StabilizationNoMissing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?NoNo


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony E 16mm F/2.8 and Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro was last updated on August 14, 2025.