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Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS vs Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro
Short answer
The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS (18–55mm) and Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro (30mm) are both standard lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. Only the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS has optical stabilisation. Only the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro has weather sealing.
Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro: 7 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 18–55mm | 30mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 27–83mm | 45mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8–4 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | No |
| Weather resistant | No | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | Yes |
| Linear motor | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 |
| Lens construction | 14 elements in 10 groups | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Special elements | 3 aspherical elements and 1 anomalous dispersion lens | 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements |
| Angle of view | 76.5° – 29° | 50.7° |
| Minimum focus | 0.3 m | 0.1 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15× | 1× |
| Weight | 310 g | 195 g |
| Diameter | ⌀65 mm | ⌀60 mm |
| Length | 70.4–97.9 mm | 69.5 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 45 mm
- Wider view 27 mm vs 45 mm
- Optical stabilisation Yes vs No
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro
- Weather resistant Yes vs No
- Macro Yes vs No
- Minimum focus 0.1 m vs 0.3 m
- Maximum magnification 1× vs 0.15×
- Weight 195 g vs 310 g
- Diameter ⌀60 mm vs ⌀65 mm
- Length 69.5 mm vs 70.4–97.9 mm
Both have an aperture ring and a linear focus motor.
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 XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro | 45 mm | 42.8° | 7.8 m |
The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS gets 1.84× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro: whatever it points at fills 1.84× more of the frame edge to edge, or 3.4× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro you would have to walk about 46% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 29% 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 XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro is 115 g lighter than the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS, about 37% less.
- The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS is 0.9 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS is 5 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS takes ⌀58 mm filters and the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro ⌀43 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS | Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Average | Average |
| Travel | Excellent | Excellent |
| Street | Very good | Excellent |
| Weddings | Very good | Very good |
| Walk around | Excellent | Excellent |
| Vlogging | Very good | Poor |
| Landscape | Good | Very good |
| Macro | Poor | Excellent |
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 1.84× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 27 mm equivalent, against 45 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 XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro if
- the weather is part of the job. Only this one is sealed against dust and moisture.
- you photograph small things up close. It reaches 1× magnification, compared with 0.15×.
- weight matters to you. It is 115 g lighter, roughly 37% 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 XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro?
The Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro, by 115 g — about 37% less.
Do the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS and Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS takes ⌀58 mm and the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro ⌀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 XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro, by 115 g (195 g against 310 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS or the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro leads, 7 wins against 1. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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