When comparing Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR which weighs 655 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II which weighs 695 g.
Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR
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, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 21 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 30 cm for Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR.
Winner: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR:
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2,8 R LM WR | |
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Brand | Sony | Fujifilm |
Weight | 695 g | 655 g |
Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
Focal Length | 24 - 70 mm | 16 - 55 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | Missing |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 21 cm | 30 cm |
Type | Zoom | Zoom |
Filter Thread | 82 | 77 |
Stabilization | No | No |
Parfocal | No | Missing |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | No |