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Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS vs Fujinon XC35mmF2
Short answer
The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS (18–55mm) and Fujinon XC35mmF2 (35mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Fujinon XC35mmF2 is the faster lens at f/2 against f/2.8–4 on the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS. Only the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS has optical stabilisation and an aperture ring.
Evenly matched on paper
Side by side
| Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | Fujinon XC35mmF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 18–55mm | 35mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 27–83mm | 53mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8–4 | f/2 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | No |
| Weather resistant | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | Yes | No |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | — |
| Lens construction | 14 elements in 10 groups | 9 elements in 6 groups |
| Special elements | 3 aspherical elements and 1 anomalous dispersion lens | two aspherical elements |
| Angle of view | 76.5° – 29° | 44.2° |
| Minimum focus | 0.3 m | 0.35 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15× | 0.14× |
| Weight | 310 g | 130 g |
| Diameter | ⌀65 mm | ⌀58.4 mm |
| Length | 70.4–97.9 mm | 46.5 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀58 mm | ⌀43 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
- Longer reach 83 mm vs 53 mm
- Wider view 27 mm vs 53 mm
- Optical stabilisation Yes vs No
- Aperture ring Yes vs No
- Minimum focus 0.3 m vs 0.35 m
- Maximum magnification 0.15× vs 0.14×
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XC35mmF2
- Maximum aperture f/2 vs f/2.8–4
- Weight 130 g vs 310 g
- Diameter ⌀58.4 mm vs ⌀65 mm
- Length 46.5 mm vs 70.4–97.9 mm
Neither has weather sealing and a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | 27–83 mm | 66.3°–24.1° | 13.1–4.3 m |
| Fujinon XC35mmF2 | 53 mm | 37.1° | 6.7 m |
The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS gets 1.57× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XC35mmF2: whatever it points at fills 1.57× more of the frame edge to edge, or 2.5× more of its area. With the Fujinon XC35mmF2 you would have to walk about 36% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 41% 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 XC35mmF2 is 180 g lighter than the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS, about 58% less.
- The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS is 23.9 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS is 6.6 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS takes ⌀58 mm filters and the Fujinon XC35mmF2 ⌀43 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | Fujinon XC35mmF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Average | Very good |
| Travel | Excellent | Excellent |
| Street | Very good | Excellent |
| Weddings | Very good | Very good |
| Walk around | Excellent | Excellent |
| Vlogging | Very good | Poor |
| Landscape | Good | Fair |
| 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 XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.57× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 27 mm equivalent, against 53 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 XC35mmF2 if
- low light is the priority. At f/2 it lets in 1 stops more than f/2.8–4 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
- weight matters to you. It is 180 g lighter, roughly 58% less to carry.
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 XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS or the Fujinon XC35mmF2?
The Fujinon XC35mmF2, by 180 g — about 58% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS or the Fujinon XC35mmF2?
The Fujinon XC35mmF2. At f/2 against f/2.8–4 it gathers 1 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 XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS and Fujinon XC35mmF2 use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS takes ⌀58 mm and the Fujinon XC35mmF2 ⌀43 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 XC35mmF2, by 180 g (130 g against 310 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS or the Fujinon XC35mmF2?
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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