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Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 R WR vs Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR
Short answer
The Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 R WR (8mm) and Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR (8–16mm) are both ultra-wide lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR is the faster lens at f/2.8 against f/3.5 on the Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 R WR.
Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 R WR: 4 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 R WR | Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 8mm | 8–16mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 12mm | 12–24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | No | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | — |
| Lens construction | 12 elements in 9 groups | 20 elements in 13 groups |
| Special elements | 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements | 4 aspherical, 3 ED, 3 super ED elements |
| Angle of view | 121° | 121° – 83.2° |
| Minimum focus | 0.18 m | 0.25 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.07× | 0.1× |
| Weight | 215 g | 805 g |
| Diameter | ⌀68 mm | ⌀88 mm |
| Length | 52.8 mm | 121.5 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀62 mm | — |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 R WR
- Minimum focus 0.18 m vs 0.25 m
- Weight 215 g vs 805 g
- Diameter ⌀68 mm vs ⌀88 mm
- Length 52.8 mm vs 121.5 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR
- Longer reach 24 mm vs 12 mm
- Maximum aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
- Maximum magnification 0.1× vs 0.07×
Both have weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Neither has optical stabilisation and a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 R WR | 12 mm | 111.5° | 29.4 m |
| Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR | 12–24 mm | 111.5°–72.6° | 29.4–14.7 m |
The Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR gets 2× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 R WR: whatever it points at fills 2× more of the frame edge to edge, or 4× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 R WR you would have to walk about 50% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 25% 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 XF8mmF3.5 R WR is 590 g lighter than the Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR, about 73% less.
- The Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR is 68.7 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR is 20 mm wider.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 R WR | Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Poor | Poor |
| Travel | Average | Average |
| Street | Poor | Fair |
| Weddings | Average | Good |
| Walk around | Fair | Average |
| Vlogging | Very good | 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 XF8mmF3.5 R WR if
- weight matters to you. It is 590 g lighter, roughly 73% less to carry.
Choose the Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR if
- low light is the priority. At f/2.8 it lets in 0.6 stops more than f/3.5 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 2× 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 XF8mmF3.5 R WR or the Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR?
The Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 R WR, by 590 g — about 73% less.
Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 R WR or the Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR?
The Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR. At f/2.8 against f/3.5 it gathers 0.6 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.
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 XF8mmF3.5 R WR, by 590 g (215 g against 805 g).
Which is better, the Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 R WR or the Fujinon XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 R WR leads, 4 wins against 2. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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