Sigma X-mount lenses for Fujifilm

In this article, I’m going to talk in detail about Sigma lenses for Fujifilm’s X mount. Since the beginning of 2022, Fujifilm has decided to open up its mount to other third-party brands, in particular to the highly respected Japanese brand Sigma.

I’m increasingly interested in writing more specific guides on certain brands, so here’s my chance to tell you about Sigma X lenses. If you’re looking for photographic equipment, don’t hesitate to check out our page listing all Fujifilm X lenses, including both proprietary and third-party lenses currently available.

Choosing a Sigma lens for your Fujifilm body can really pay off, as the brand offers very good, if not better, alternatives.

As already mentioned, Sigma has been producing lenses for this mount for Fujifilm APS-C cameras for several years now. If you click on the link above, you’ll find our page with all current cameras of the brand.

As a reminder, the following Sigma acronyms will help you find your way around:

• DC DN: lens designed and optimized for APS-C hybrid cameras
• DG DN: dedicated lens for full-frame cameras (but can also be used on APS-C sensors)
• OS: means the lens has internal stabilization

The current range of Sigma X lenses is still very limited. It includes the classic ultra-bright fixed focal lengths (f/1.4), which are already available for several other mounts (Sony E, Nikon Z, L-mount, etc.), the Sigma 16mm, 23mm, 30mm and 56mm.

In addition to these four classic lenses, Sigma now offers an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary, a classic standard zoom lens (18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN), and a zoom telephoto lens, the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary.

To give you a clearer idea of the main characteristics of these lenses, I’ve summarized them in the table below.

In this chapter, I wanted to think of you, my readers, and try to make things easier for you when choosing a Sigma lens for your Fujifilm body.

First, you’ll find a table summarizing the strengths and weaknesses of each of these lenses, and second, a personal guide to recommending the right lens for your needs, budget and desires.

I’ve summarized the most important points to remember about the various Sigma lenses for this mount. The prices listed are recommendations based on market prices. They are of course subject to change.

I’ve decided to do things differently. I’m not going to go into all the technical aspects of the various lenses, because, let’s face it, not everyone is interested in that. On the contrary, I’m going to try to explain the main points of these lenses, where they’re really interesting and more suitable for you, and of course give you my opinion compared to the Fujifilm alternatives, both in terms of quality and value for money.

I’ve listed the Sigma lenses in order of shortest focal length. You can click on the links below to go directly to the lens details.

• Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary X
• Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary X
• Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary X
• Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary X
• Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary X
• Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary X
• Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary X

Released in December 2023 and very well built, this is Sigma’s latest arrival for the Fuji mount. This ultra-wide-angle zoom (non-tropicalized) will be perfect for landscape, architectural or indoor photography. It’s ideal for traveling with a very compact, lightweight photo lens. Its performance is excellent and its sharpness is just right. There are only a few major optical flaws that can be dealt with in post-production.

Its value for money is excellent, making it the cheapest and most compact lens in its category. It competes directly with the Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD and the FUJIFILM XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR, both of which are much more expensive (especially the Fuji), heavier and not necessarily better.

If you’re interested in this type of focal length, I suggest you read our complete guide to Fujifilm wide-angle lenses, which goes into great detail about the different options available.

The Sigma 16mm is an excellent wide-angle lens that will please anyone looking for a bright, high-quality lens with a fairly wide field of view (24mm equivalent). Less versatile than the 10-18mm (it’s a fixed focal length), the lens is equally at home with architecture (especially indoors, thanks to its wide aperture) and landscapes. Image quality is excellent in the center and improves slightly as the lens closes. There are flaws, but they are manageable.

The lens is of high quality and tropicalized. Once again, Sigma offers excellent value for money with a lens priced at around €450. There are two other lenses in this range, the FUJIFILM XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR (much lighter/compact, but only at f/2.8) and the FUJIFILM XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR, which is much better in all respects, but costs more than twice as much as the Sigma.

Released in December 2023, here’s a classic standard zoom that will appeal to more than one person. This zoom is a perfect Swiss Army knife if you’re looking for a versatile lens, equally suited to portraits, landscapes, architecture and even street or everyday photography. Even though its construction is rather simple, its image quality remains very good and will suit you very well. Optical flaws can be easily corrected in post-production.

At less than €500, the price/performance ratio is almost unbeatable. Fujifilm’s options are certainly better and better built, like the excellent FUJIFILM XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR, but it’s twice as expensive. Only the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD comes close, but it’s still more expensive, heavier (but also has a wider focal range).

This type of focal length is quite versatile. With this in mind, we have written a complete guide to the best Fujifilm X lenses for portrait photography, which includes this type of zoom lens.

Since September 2023, Sigma has been offering this new 23mm lens, which is a breath of fresh air and a quality alternative to the more expensive Fuji lenses. This lens is ideal for street, everyday and environmental portrait photography. The lens construction is solid, though simpler than Fuji optics. Its optical performance is excellent, and you’ll be able to achieve great background blur thanks to the large f/1.4 aperture.

The value for money is pretty good if you don’t want to invest in a Fujifilm lens. On the Fuji side, we find the FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/2 R WR at the same price (but at f/2), but twice as light and with a very good reputation, and the Rolls Royce, the FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR, with which we can compare it live. The Fuji is better on all counts, but of course it’s much more expensive. A matter of choice.

This is one of Sigma’s most popular lenses for the Fuji X mount. With an amazing 45mm full-frame equivalent, this lens is especially suited for portraits, street photography, everyday scenes and photography in dark places thanks to its very wide aperture. Extremely compact and well-built, the lens boasts excellent image quality and will produce superb bokeh!

Its price is more than attractive, and compared to the alternatives, it’s still a great choice if you don’t want to spend almost three times as much on the (admittedly better) FUJIFILM XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR. Also worth mentioning is the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF at the same price, but with a lesser reputation.

Equivalent to the classic 85mm on FF, this is the perfect lens for portraits from a little further away and, to a lesser extent, everyday photos. Its very wide aperture makes it easy to separate your subject from the background. Once again, the lens is very well constructed and offers exceptional sharpness right from the center aperture. You can’t help but be impressed by the quality of the images you get.

Its positioning in the Fujifilm range is perfect, as there is no real alternative to this lens, with the exception of the FUJIFILM XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR, which is certainly far superior, but much heavier and more expensive. An alternative would be the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 XF, which we own and use every day. For the price (around €300), we’re really happy with it, even if it has a few optical shortcomings.

Here’s a telephoto lens that could be an interesting choice for nature, sports and wildlife photography. In fact, the versatility of the zoom and the long focal length will allow you to cover a very wide range of subjects. The build quality is top-notch, but not as good as Fuji’s competitors. Image quality is generally considered to be very good, although some reviewers claim that the quality is variable, especially at the long focal length.

This Sigma 100-400mm is compared to the FUJIFILM XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR, which is about 500€ more expensive and a bit heavier (200g). However, it still outperforms the Sigma in terms of return on investment. If you’re on a tighter budget, the FUJIFILM XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR could be a cheaper, lighter alternative with equally good feedback.

You can also find this lens in our Fujifilm X telephoto lens review.

I’ve come to the end of this guide to Sigma lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. As you can see, there are some very interesting choices and, above all, excellent value for money. In my opinion, if you own a Fujifilm APS-C body, it’s definitely worth taking a look at these lenses, even if the selection is still limited. If you’re interested in photographing the world of the small, I invite you to read our guide to the best Fujifilm macro lenses.

I’m going to continue this kind of guide for the Fujifilm X mount and will be back soon.

Written by Sylvain PONS

I've been passionate about photography since 2010, learning as I went along. Today, I dedicate myself to guiding others in their choice of camera gear and sharing a variety of tips to improve their photography skills.

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