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Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR vs Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Short answer
The Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR (18–120mm) 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 XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR. Only the Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR has optical stabilisation and an aperture ring.
Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR: 7 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR | Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 18–120mm | 18–135mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 27–180mm | 27–203mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/3.5–5.6 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Lens construction | 15 elements in 12 groups | 16 elements in 12 groups |
| Special elements | 3 aspherical and 3 ED elements | 4 aspherical elements and 2 anomalous dispersion lenses |
| Angle of view | 76.5°-13.5° | 76.5° – 12° |
| Minimum focus | 0.6 m | 0.45 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.2× | 0.27× |
| Weight | 460 g | 490 g |
| Diameter | ⌀77.3 mm | ⌀75.7 mm |
| Length | 123.5 mm | 97.8–158 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀72 mm | ⌀67 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR
- Weight 460 g vs 490 g
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
- Longer reach 203 mm vs 180 mm
- Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6 vs f/4
- Optical stabilisation Yes vs No
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
- Minimum focus 0.45 m vs 0.6 m
- Maximum magnification 0.27× vs 0.2×
- Diameter ⌀75.7 mm vs ⌀77.3 mm
- Length 97.8–158 mm vs 123.5 mm
Both have weather sealing and a linear focus motor.
Neither has a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR | 27–180 mm | 66.3°–11.2° | 13.1–2 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 1.13× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR: whatever it points at fills 1.13× more of the frame edge to edge, or 1.3× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR you would have to walk about 11% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 79% 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 XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR is 30 g lighter than the Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR, about 6% less.
- The Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR is 25.7 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR is 1.6 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ 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 XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR | Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Good | Very good |
| Portrait | Good | Good |
| Travel | Very good | Excellent |
| Street | Poor | Poor |
| Weddings | Good | Very good |
| Walk around | Very good | Very good |
| Vlogging | Good | 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 XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR 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 XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR or the Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR?
The Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR, by 30 g — about 6% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ 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 XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR and Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ 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 XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR, by 30 g (460 g against 490 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR or the Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR leads, 7 wins against 1. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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