Product Comparison: Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR vs Fujifilm FUJINON XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS


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General Specifications
Brand
Fujifilm
Fujifilm
Model
FUJINON XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
FUJINON XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
The Fujifilm XF16-55mm is a weather-resistant zoom lens with a constant aperture of F2.8 across the focal lengths. It is a convenient standard zoom lens that covers a wide range of shooting scenes; from the wide-angle 24mm equivalent suitable for landscape photography, to the medium-telephoto 84mm equivalent, ideal for portraiture.
Superbly portable thanks to its compact size, the fast linear motor-driven autofocus and the built-in functionality of four stops of image stabilization ensure comfortable, confident shooting even in challenging situations.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Fujifilm X
Fujifilm X
Maximum Aperture
2.8 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
16 millimeters
18 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
55 millimeters
55 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Zoom Lens
  • Amazing sharpness at every focal length all the way open.
  • This is a super sharp zoom lens.
  • Compare to 18-55, this lens much sharper at wide aperture. It has better color and contrast.
  • I love the constant 2.8 aperture and I like the smoothness of the focus and zoom rings.
  • Solidly built, awesome focal length range.
Fujifilm FUJINON XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Zoom Lens
  • Surprisingly good image quality with reasonably wide apertures.
  • The best aperture for sharpness is f4-f8.
  • Love this lens! It’s a useful focal length.
  • Really convenient zoom covering the most used focal lengths for travel and everyday picture taking situations.
  • This lens is beautifully sharp from corner to corner across the focal range.
Size & Weight
Height
3.28 in.
2.55 in.
Width
3.28 in.
2.55 in.
Depth
4.17 in.
2.77 in.
Weight
23.1 oz.
10.93 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Zoom Lens
  • Image quality is great. Good size and weight.
  • The weight is well balanced with the camera.
  • Not too heavy, great to use.
  • This is a large, heavy lens for a small camera.
  • The only downside to using it is its size and weight.
Fujifilm FUJINON XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Zoom Lens
  • Small and lightweight. Great lens.
  • Awesome! I love it, tack sharp, fast and compact.
  • Was quite impressed with the size of the lens - small and has a solid build.
  • This is surprisingly small.
  • It's very sharp and weight is good on my xt2.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
11.8 in.
15.75 in.
Field Of View
83.2°- 29°
76.5° - 29°
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Zoom Lens
  • Smooth as silk zoom and focus action.
  • The lens focus fast both in bright light and in dim light.
  • For landscape and subjects that are near and far, the lens does a good job. The color and contrast is there. Sharpness seems to be fine.
  • Very fast autofocus. Manual focus ring easy to use.
  • Provides sharp images. Solid build quality and quick focus.
Fujifilm FUJINON XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Zoom Lens
  • The focus ring is smooth, aperture ring is notched and clicks accurately and the OIS is amazing.
  • This lens is sharp and the optical stabilizer works very well.
  • The stabilization is good and the build is very nice.
  • The lens is fine. Sufficiently sharp, quick to focus.
  • Beautiful build and quick to focus.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Fujifilm
Fujifilm
Sensor Type Compatibility
DX-format
DX-format
Lens Groups and Elements
17 elements in 12 groups
14 Elements in 10 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
7
Filter Diameter
77 millimeters
58 millimeters
Extras
Aspherical Lens, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Nano-GI coating, Internal Focusing, Weatherproof
Aspherical Lens, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Circular aperture
What customers say about "Features"
Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Zoom Lens
  • Rugged all-metal build construction.
  • The manual focus ring has a good resistance on it.
  • Great low light performance producing clear, quality photographs.
  • The quality of the build is fantastic, along with the image quality.
  • The build quality is exceptional, as well as the low-light performance.
Fujifilm FUJINON XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Zoom Lens
  • The glass is of fantastic quality.
  • I am very satisfied with the image quality.
  • This lens is sharp, and works well.
  • Build quality is fantastic, and the image quality is amazing.
  • It is sharp wide open for the whole focal range and the build quality is quite impressive.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
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