Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR vs Sigma 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.15 m on the XF 16mm F1.4 R WR, against 0.18 m on the 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary.
- Max magnification: 0.21× on the XF 16mm F1.4 R WR, against 0.13× on the 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary.
- Weight: 220 g on the 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary, against 375 g on the XF 16mm F1.4 R WR.
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR or 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary: which should you buy?
Choose the XF 16mm F1.4 R WR for its closest focus and max magnification.
Choose the 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary for its weight.
On paper the XF 16mm F1.4 R WR wins more rows (2 to 1); if the 15mm F1.4 DC | Contemporary's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $1,099 new $495 used | $449 new $424.95 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 16mm | 15mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24mm equivalent | 23mm equivalent (24mm on Canon) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Made for | APS-C | APS-C |
| Elements / groups | 13 / 11 | 13 / 11 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.15 m (best) | 0.18 m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× (best) | 0.13× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (DC Coreless Motor) | Yes (Stepping motor) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 375 g | 220 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 73.4 × 73 mm | 64 × 64.8 mm |
| Filter thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.