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Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR vs Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR
Short answer
The Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR (16–50mm) and Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR (33mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR is the faster lens at f/1.4 against f/2.8–4.8 on the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR.
Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR: 5 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR | Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 16–50mm | 33mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24–75mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8–4.8 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 9 |
| Lens construction | 11 elements in 9 groups | 15 elements in 10 groups |
| Special elements | 3 aspherical and 3 ED elements | 2 aspherical and 3 ED elements |
| Angle of view | 83.2°-31.7° | 46.6° |
| Minimum focus | 0.24 m | 0.3 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.3× | 0.15× |
| Weight | 240 g | 360 g |
| Diameter | ⌀65 mm | ⌀67 mm |
| Length | 71.4 mm | 73.5 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
- Longer reach 75 mm vs 50 mm
- Wider view 24 mm vs 50 mm
- Minimum focus 0.24 m vs 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification 0.3× vs 0.15×
- Weight 240 g vs 360 g
- Diameter ⌀65 mm vs ⌀67 mm
- Length 71.4 mm vs 73.5 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR
- Maximum aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8–4.8
Both have weather sealing, an aperture ring, and a linear focus motor.
Neither has optical stabilisation and 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 XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR | 50 mm | 39.2° | 7.1 m |
The Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR gets 1.5× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR: whatever it points at fills 1.5× more of the frame edge to edge, or 2.3× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR you would have to walk about 33% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 44% 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 120 g lighter than the Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR, about 33% less.
- The Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR is 2.1 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR is 2 mm wider.
- 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 XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Average | Very good |
| Travel | Very good | Very good |
| Street | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weddings | Very good | Excellent |
| Walk around | Excellent | Excellent |
| Vlogging | Very good | Poor |
| Landscape | Excellent | Average |
| 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
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.5× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 24 mm equivalent, against 50 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.
- you photograph small things up close. It reaches 0.3× magnification, compared with 0.15×.
- weight matters to you. It is 120 g lighter, roughly 33% less to carry.
Choose the Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR if
- low light is the priority. At f/1.4 it lets in 2 stops more than f/2.8–4.8 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
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 XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR?
The Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR, by 120 g — about 33% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR or the Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR?
The Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR. At f/1.4 against f/2.8–4.8 it gathers 2 stops more light, which matters without flash and for background blur. Stabilisation can offset some of that for still subjects, but not for moving ones.
Do the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR and Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR 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 120 g (240 g against 360 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR or the Fujinon XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR leads, 5 wins against 1. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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