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Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR vs Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
Short answer
The Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR (16–50mm) and Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS (18–55mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. Only the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR has weather sealing. Only the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS has optical stabilisation.
Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR: 4 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR | Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 16–50mm | 18–55mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24–75mm | 27–83mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8–4.8 | f/2.8–4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes |
| Weather resistant | Yes | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 7 |
| Lens construction | 11 elements in 9 groups | 14 elements in 10 groups |
| Special elements | 3 aspherical and 3 ED elements | 3 aspherical elements and 1 anomalous dispersion lens |
| Angle of view | 83.2°-31.7° | 76.5° – 29° |
| Minimum focus | 0.24 m | 0.3 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.3× | 0.15× |
| Weight | 240 g | 310 g |
| Diameter | ⌀65 mm | ⌀65 mm |
| Length | 71.4 mm | 70.4–97.9 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀58 mm | ⌀58 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR
- Wider view 24 mm vs 27 mm
- Weather resistant Yes vs No
- Minimum focus 0.24 m vs 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification 0.3× vs 0.15×
- Weight 240 g vs 310 g
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
- Longer reach 83 mm vs 75 mm
- Optical stabilisation Yes vs No
- Length 70.4–97.9 mm vs 71.4 mm
Both have an aperture ring and a linear focus motor.
Neither has a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR | 24–75 mm | 72.6°–26.4° | 14.7–4.7 m |
| Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | 27–83 mm | 66.3°–24.1° | 13.1–4.3 m |
The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS gets 1.11× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR: whatever it points at fills 1.11× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.2× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR you would have to walk about 10% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 82% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
Size and weight
- The Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR is 70 g lighter than the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS, about 23% less.
- The Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR is 1 mm longer.
- Both take ⌀58 mm filters, so one set of filters fits both.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR | Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Average | Average |
| Travel | Very good | Excellent |
| Street | Excellent | Very good |
| Weddings | Very good | Very good |
| Walk around | Excellent | Excellent |
| Vlogging | Very good | Very good |
| Landscape | Excellent | Good |
| Macro | Poor | Poor |
Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.
Cameras that take both
Both lenses fit every interchangeable-lens X Series body — 34 in our list. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series cannot take them.
Which one to choose
Choose the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR if
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 24 mm equivalent, against 27 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.
- the weather is part of the job. Only this one is sealed against dust and moisture.
- you photograph small things up close. It reaches 0.3× magnification, compared with 0.15×.
- weight matters to you. It is 70 g lighter, roughly 23% less to carry.
Choose the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS if
- your camera body is not stabilised. Of these two, only this lens has optical stabilisation.
Everything above comes from published specifications. How sharp each lens is, how quickly it focuses and what its pictures look like are not in any spec sheet, so this comparison does not try to judge them.
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR or the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS?
The Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR, by 70 g — about 23% less.
Do the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR and Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS use the same filters?
Yes. Both take ⌀58 mm screw-in filters.
Will both lenses fit my camera?
Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so they fit any X Series camera with interchangeable lenses. They do not fit fixed-lens models such as the X100 series or GFX bodies.
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Which one is lighter?
The Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR, by 70 g (240 g against 310 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR or the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR leads, 4 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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