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Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR vs Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR
Short answer
The Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR (16–80mm) and Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR (18–120mm) are both superzoom lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. Only the Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR has optical stabilisation and an aperture ring.
Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR: 6 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR | Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 16–80mm | 18–120mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24–120mm | 27–180mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | No |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | No | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 7 |
| Lens construction | 16 elements in 12 groups | 15 elements in 12 groups |
| Special elements | — | 3 aspherical and 3 ED elements |
| Angle of view | 83.2°-20.1° | 76.5°-13.5° |
| Minimum focus | 0.35 m | 0.6 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.25× | 0.2× |
| Weight | 440 g | 460 g |
| Diameter | ⌀78.3 mm | ⌀77.3 mm |
| Length | 88.9–131.5 mm | 123.5 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀72 mm | ⌀72 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR
- Wider view 24 mm vs 27 mm
- Optical stabilisation Yes vs No
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
- Minimum focus 0.35 m vs 0.6 m
- Maximum magnification 0.25× vs 0.2×
- Weight 440 g vs 460 g
- Length 88.9–131.5 mm vs 123.5 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR
- Longer reach 180 mm vs 120 mm
- Diameter ⌀77.3 mm vs ⌀78.3 mm
Both have weather sealing.
Neither has a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR | 24–120 mm | 72.6°–16.7° | 14.7–2.9 m |
| Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR | 27–180 mm | 66.3°–11.2° | 13.1–2 m |
The Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR gets 1.5× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS 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 XF16-80mmF4 R OIS 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 XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR is 20 g lighter than the Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR, about 4% less.
- The Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR is 34.6 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR is 1 mm wider.
- Both take ⌀72 mm filters, so one set of filters fits both.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR | Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Fair | Good |
| Portrait | Average | Good |
| Travel | Excellent | Very good |
| Street | Good | Poor |
| Weddings | Very good | Good |
| Walk around | Very good | Very good |
| Vlogging | Excellent | Good |
| Landscape | Excellent | Excellent |
| 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 XF16-80mmF4 R OIS 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.
- your camera body is not stabilised. Of these two, only this lens has optical stabilisation.
Choose the Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.5× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
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 XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR or the Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR?
The Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR, by 20 g — about 4% less.
Do the Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR and Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR use the same filters?
Yes. Both take ⌀72 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 XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR, by 20 g (440 g against 460 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR or the Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR leads, 6 wins against 1. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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