Fast Standard Zoom Lens Comparison: Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 vs Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8

How well will the $550 USD Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 compare with the $1200 USD Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8mm? I'll share my recommendations based on my use case, experiences with both lenses and by comparing some sample photos from each lens.

Follow along on the photo comparisons with the full resolution photos here - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAsdsf

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 First Impressions Video -    • Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 Contemporary Zoom...  

Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 Long-Term Review Video -    • Long-Term Review of the Fujinon 16-55...  


00:00 Intro
03:54 My use cases
04:56 Specification comparison
06:51 Autofocus comparison
08:24 Photo comparisons
21:00 Thoughts and recommendations

CAMERA GEAR
Fujifilm X-H2S - https://bhpho.to/3xpfSD2
Sigma 18-55mm f/2.8 DC DN - https://bhpho.to/3Fi2OC8
Fujinon XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 - https://bhpho.to/3FrmQKl
Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4.0 - https://bhpho.to/3lvQk1IFujinon
Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 - https://bhpho.to/3fTWhlB
Fujinon XF 10-24mm f/4.0 - https://bhpho.to/2Vso7hE
Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 - https://bhpho.to/3xsGuA7
Fujinon XF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 - https://bhpho.to/3AcCRzS
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 - https://bhpho.to/3whUJZM
Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 - https://bhpho.to/2VlyeF6Fujinon
Fujinon XF 30mm f/2.9 R LM WR Macro - https://bhpho.to/3V1IhZc
Fujinon XF 35mm f/1.4 - https://bhpho.to/3jpplSU
Fujinon XF 50mm f/2.0 - https://bhpho.to/3jsmWXp
Fujinon XF 2TC (2x teleconverter) - https://bhpho.to/3fxnudh
Vello Extension Tubes (10mm + 16mm) - https://bhpho.to/3irgBMP


Design Everyday Sling 10L - https://bhpho.to/3ylYoZh
Think Tank Airport Commuter Backpack - https://bhpho.to/3ylYoZh


VIDEO GEAR
Fujifilm X-T3 - https://bhpho.to/3yq7Evn
Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 - https://bhpho.to/3fTWhlB
GoPro Hero 9 Black - https://bhpho.to/3DBzDZm
Ecamm Live - https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?...
Artlist Music - https://artlist.io/Michael-310729

Godox VL150 LED Light - https://bhpho.to/3js1rGd
Aputure Lightdome Mini II - https://bhpho.to/3CoLBVm
Aputure Amaran HR672S LED Panel - https://bhpho.to/3CiplfY
Aputure MC RGBWW LED Light - https://bhpho.to/3AeoNpB
Nanlite Pavotube 6C LED Tube Light - https://bhpho.to/37lpscz

Rode VideoMicro - https://bhpho.to/37kmiFU
Rode Lavalier Go - https://bhpho.to/3Ce8WJo
Rode Wireless Go - https://bhpho.to/37pWV5m
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://bhpho.to/3jqO0Xc
Rode PSA 1 Boom Arm - https://bhpho.to/3jvkK1d
Rode PodMic - https://bhpho.to/3fAyiaN

Elgato Camlink 4K - https://bhpho.to/3s0wA7I
Elgato Stream Deck - https://bhpho.to/2W7iSUF


COMPUTER
Apple 14” MacBook Pro Max - https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...

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