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Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR vs Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Short answer
The Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR (16–80mm) and Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR (18–135mm) are both superzoom lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is the faster lens at f/3.5–5.6 against f/4 on the Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR.
Evenly matched on paper
Side by side
| Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR | Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 16–80mm | 18–135mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24–120mm | 27–203mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/3.5–5.6 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | No | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 7 |
| Lens construction | 16 elements in 12 groups | 16 elements in 12 groups |
| Special elements | — | 4 aspherical elements and 2 anomalous dispersion lenses |
| Angle of view | 83.2°-20.1° | 76.5° – 12° |
| Minimum focus | 0.35 m | 0.45 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.25× | 0.27× |
| Weight | 440 g | 490 g |
| Diameter | ⌀78.3 mm | ⌀75.7 mm |
| Length | 88.9–131.5 mm | 97.8–158 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀72 mm | ⌀67 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR
- Wider view 24 mm vs 27 mm
- Minimum focus 0.35 m vs 0.45 m
- Weight 440 g vs 490 g
- Length 88.9–131.5 mm vs 97.8–158 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
- Longer reach 203 mm vs 120 mm
- Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6 vs f/4
- Maximum magnification 0.27× vs 0.25×
- Diameter ⌀75.7 mm vs ⌀78.3 mm
Both have weather sealing, an aperture ring, and optical stabilisation.
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 XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR | 27–203 mm | 66.3°–9.9° | 13.1–1.7 m |
The Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR gets 1.69× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR: whatever it points at fills 1.69× more of the frame edge to edge, or 2.9× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR you would have to walk about 41% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 35% 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 50 g lighter than the Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR, about 10% less.
- The Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 8.9 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR is 2.6 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR takes ⌀72 mm filters and the Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR ⌀67 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR | Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Fair | Very good |
| Portrait | Average | Good |
| Travel | Excellent | Excellent |
| Street | Good | Poor |
| Weddings | Very good | Very good |
| Walk around | Very good | Very good |
| Vlogging | Excellent | Very 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.
Choose the Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.69× 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 XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR?
The Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR, by 50 g — about 10% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR or the Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR?
The Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR. At f/3.5–5.6 against f/4 it gathers 0.4 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 XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR and Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR takes ⌀72 mm and the Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR ⌀67 mm. A step-up ring lets the smaller lens use the larger 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 50 g (440 g against 490 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR or the Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR?
On paper they come out even across 22 compared specs. What is left is handling and today’s price, which this page does not measure.
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