Why I Use Sigma Lenses on My Fujifilm X Cameras for Landscape Photography

When it comes to capturing the beauty of the landscapes I explore, I need gear that delivers both exceptional image quality and reliable performance without breaking the bank. That’s exactly why I’ve chosen to pair Sigma lenses with my Fujifilm X-Series cameras.

Sigma’s contemporary lineup for the Fuji X mount offers superb sharpness, great colour rendition, and impressive build quality — all at a price point that makes high-end performance far more accessible. Whether I’m shooting dramatic wide vistas or more intimate scenes, these lenses consistently deliver the clarity and contrast I rely on to bring my vision to life.

For me, it’s not just about having great gear — it’s about using tools that allow me to focus on creativity without compromise. Sigma lenses do exactly that.

SIGMA 16-300mm

🔍 Key Specifications

  • Mount / Format: Fujifilm X (APS‑C)

  • Focal Length: 16–300 mm (equivalent to 24–450 mm in full‑frame)

  • Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 (wide) – f/6.7 (tele)

  • Minimum Aperture: f/22–45

  • Optical Construction: 20 elements in 14 groups, including 1 FLD, 4 SLD, and 4 aspherical lenses

  • Angle of View: 83.2° – 5.4°

  • Image Stabilization: Yes – OS2 system delivering up to 6 stops at 16 mm and ~4.5 stops at 300 mm (CIPA)

  • Autofocus Motor: High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) for fast, smooth, and quiet AF

  • Minimum Focus Distance: 17 cm (wide) – 105 cm (tele)

  • Maximum Magnification: 1:2 at 70 mm (macro-like reproduction)

  • Aperture Blades: 9, rounded diaphragm

  • Filter Size: 67 mm (front element does not rotate)

  • Zoom Lock: Yes, at the wide end

  • Weather-Resistance: Dust & splash resistant; front element is water- and oil-repellent coated

  • Dimensions: Ø 73.8 mm × 123.7 mm

  • Weight: ~615 g

SIGMA: 100–400 mm

  1. Maximum Aperture: f/5–6.3

  2. Minimum Aperture: f/22–29

  3. Lens Construction: 22 elements in 16 groups, including 1 FLD + 4 SLD elements

  4. Coatings: Super Multi-Layer and Nano-Porous (reducing flare/ghosting)

  5. Diaphragm Blades: 9‑blade rounded

  6. Angle of View: 16.2° (100 mm) – 4.1° (400 mm) on APS‑C

  7. Optical Stabilizer: Up to 5‑stop OS (CIPA, APS‑C)

  8. Stabilizer Modes: Mode 1 (still) / Mode 2 (panning)

  9. Zoom Mechanism: Dual-action zoom – ring zoom + straight (push/pull)

  10. Switches:

    • AF‑function setting + customizable AFL button

    • Focus limiter

    • OS mode selector

    • Zoom‑lock at wide end

  11. Weather‑sealing: Rubber-sealed Fuji mount for dust/splash protection

SIGMA 18-50MM

  1. Focal Length: 18–50 mm (equivalent to ~27–75 mm full‑frame)

  2. Maximum Aperture: Constant f/2.8 throughout zoom range

  3. Minimum Aperture: f/22

  4. Lens Construction: 13 elements in 10 groups, including 1 SLD and 3 aspherical elements

  5. Diaphragm: 7 rounded blades for smooth bokeh

  6. Filter Size: 55 mm

  7. Dimensions (X‑mount): Ø 61.6 mm × 76.8 mm

  8. Weight: 285 g (10.1 oz)

  9. Build: Aluminum & Thermally Stable Composite (TSC); rubber-sealed mount for splash/dust resistance

  10. Autofocus: Fast and quiet stepping motor; supports AF-C and in-camera aberration correction

  11. Zoom Type: Extending (rotary zoom)

  12. Weather Resistance: Mount sealed—lens body resists dust and light moisture

SIGMA 10-18MM

Focal Length: 10–18 mm (equivalent to ~15–27 mm full-frame)

  1. Maximum Aperture: Constant f/2.8

  2. Minimum Aperture: f/22

  3. Optical Design: 13 elements in 10 groups, including 3 FLD, 1 SLD, and 4 aspherical elements

  4. Angle of View: 109.7°–76.5° (APS‑C)

  5. Diaphragm Blades: 7 rounded blades (for smoother bokeh)

  6. Minimum Focus Distance: 11.6 cm at 10 mm – 19.1 cm at 18 mm

  7. Maximum Magnification: 1:4 at wide end, decreasing to ~1:6.9 at tele

  8. Autofocus: Inner focusing with fast and quiet stepping motor—well-suited for stills and video

  9. Filter Thread: 67 mm (standard, non-rotating)

  10. Dimensions: φ72.2 mm diameter × 64.3 mm length

  11. Weight: 250 g (8.8 oz)

  12. Lens Hood: Push-on petal-type (LH706-02)

  13. Build Quality: Combines TSC (Thermally Stable Composite) body with brass mount plus a rubber seal for dust and splash resistance

  14. Coatings: Super Multi-Layer reduces flare and ghosting

  15. Video Features: Designed to minimize focus breathing; compatible with in-camera stabilization and aberration correction