Product Comparison: Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS 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 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
FUJINON XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
Fujinon XF16-80mmf4 R OIS WR has a maximum aperture value of F4 throughout the focal length of 16-80mm. This lens has a minimum shooting distance of 35cm over the entire zoom range, which gives a maximum shooting magnification of 0.25x.
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
4 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
16 millimeters
18 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
80 millimeters
55 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR Camera Lens
  • I'm very satisfied with the sharpness of the images.
  • I am very impressed with its low light performance and OIS capability.
  • It provided a workable zoom range and image stabilization.
  • Outstanding image quality at all zoom levels, near-prime performance in some cases.
  • Excellent zoom range. High-quality build.
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
3.07 in.
2.55 in.
Width
3.07 in.
2.55 in.
Depth
3.5 in.
2.77 in.
Weight
15.52 oz.
10.93 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR Camera Lens
  • The 16-80 is not overly heavy, is compact.
  • It's lightweight and worked well on the XT3 and XT30.
  • Not very physically long. Not terribly heavy.
  • Fantastic lens. Amazing size and weight.
  • It's light enough to carry around.
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
13.78 in.
15.75 in.
Field Of View
83.2° - 20.1°
76.5° - 29°
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR Camera Lens
  • Fast, accurate focusing.
  • Complements the Fuji X T3 perfectly! Fast accurate focusing.
  • Fast autofocus. Great for portraits.
  • Very versatile lens. Amazing focus.
  • Manual focus works very well.
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
16 elements in 12 groups
14 Elements in 10 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
7
Filter Diameter
72 millimeters
58 millimeters
Extras
Aspherical Lens, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Weatherproof
Aspherical Lens, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Circular aperture
What customers say about "Features"
Fujifilm FUJINON XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR Camera Lens
  • Super useful zoom lens, very well built.
  • Sharpness and color are very good.
  • It feels sturdy can withstand mud and rain.
  • Incredible lens! Great IQ and low light performance. Awesome range.
  • The build feels solid. I'm very happy with this lens.
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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