Fujifilm · superzoom zoom

Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR

18–120mm f/4

Short answer

The Fujinon XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR is a superzoom zoom for the Fujifilm X mount. It covers 18–120 mm, which frames like 27–180mm on a 35mm camera, and opens to f/4. Autofocus is built in.

It has weather sealing, a linear focus motor, and a power zoom. The optics are 15 elements in 12 groups, including 3 aspherical and 3 ED elements. The aperture has 7 blades and stops down to f/22. It focuses as close as 0.6 m, for a maximum magnification of 0.2×. Filters thread on at 72 mm.

It weighs 460 g and measures ⌀77.3 × 123.5 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 3 other X mount lenses. Among them, the fastest is the Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR at f/3.5–5.6 and the lightest one under it is the Fujinon XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR at 440 g.

Full specifications

Focal range: 18–120mm
Maximum aperture: f/4
35mm equivalent: 27–180mm
Mount: Fujifilm X
Weight: 460 g
Filter thread: ⌀72 mm
Minimum focus: 0.6 m

Brand: Fujifilm
Lens type: zoom · superzoom
Minimum focal length: 18 mm
Maximum focal length: 120 mm
Minimum aperture: f/22
Aperture blades: 7
Angle of view: 76.5°-13.5°
Lens construction: 15 elements in 12 groups
Special elements: 3 aspherical and 3 ED elements
Maximum magnification: 0.2×
Size (⌀ × length): ⌀77.3 × 123.5 mm
Stabilisation: None
Weather resistant: Yes
Aperture ring: No
Focus: Autofocus

Specifications from the manufacturer: fujifilm-x.com

Weather resistant
Linear motor
Power zoom

What it suits

Birds and wildlife		Poor
Sports		Good
Portrait		Good
Travel		Very good
Street		Poor
Weddings		Good
Walk around		Very good
Vlogging		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.