Fujifilm · standard zoom
Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR
16–50mm f/2.8–4.8
Short answer
The Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR is a standard zoom for the Fujifilm X mount. It covers 16–50 mm, which frames like 24–75mm on a 35mm camera, and opens to f/2.8–4.8. Autofocus is built in.
It has weather sealing, an aperture ring, and a linear focus motor. The optics are 11 elements in 9 groups, including 3 aspherical and 3 ED elements. The aperture has 11 blades and stops down to f/22. It focuses as close as 0.24 m, for a maximum magnification of 0.3×. Filters thread on at 58 mm.
It weighs 240 g and measures ⌀65 × 71.4 mm.
It mounts on all 34 X mount cameras in the catalog, among them the X-T5, X-T50, X-E5, X-M5, and X-T30 III. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series are out by definition.
The same category holds 30 other X mount lenses. Among them, the fastest is the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F0.9 at f/0.9 and the lightest one under it is the Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 XF at 60 g.
Full specifications
- Focal range
- 16–50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8–4.8
- 35mm equivalent
- 24–75mm
- Mount
- Fujifilm X
- Weight
- 240 g
- Filter thread
- ⌀58 mm
- Minimum focus
- 0.24 m
- Brand
- Fujifilm
- Lens type
- zoom · standard
- Minimum focal length
- 16 mm
- Maximum focal length
- 50 mm
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Aperture blades
- 11
- Angle of view
- 83.2°-31.7°
- Lens construction
- 11 elements in 9 groups
- Special elements
- 3 aspherical and 3 ED elements
- Maximum magnification
- 0.3×
- Size (⌀ × length)
- ⌀65 × 71.4 mm
- Stabilisation
- None
- Weather resistant
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Focus
- Autofocus
Specifications from the manufacturer: fujifilm-x.com
- Weather resistant
- Linear motor
- Aperture ring
What it suits
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | Poor | |
| Portrait | Average | |
| Travel | Very good | |
| Street | Excellent | |
| Weddings | Very good | |
| Walk around | Excellent | |
| Vlogging | Very good | |
| Landscape | Excellent | |
| Macro | 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.
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Fits these cameras
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What is the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR equivalent focal length?
On 35mm it frames like 24–75mm, because the APS-C sensor changes the angle of view.
Does the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR have stabilization?
No. On bodies with in-body stabilization the camera does the work instead.
Is the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR weather sealed?
Yes, it is listed as weather resistant.
How much does the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR weigh?
240 g.
What filter size does the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR take?
58 mm screw-in filters.
Which cameras does the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR fit?
Any Fujifilm body with the X mount, which is 34 models in this catalog.
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Last updated September 18, 2026