Fujifilm · standard zoom

Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS

18–55mm f/2.8–4

Short answer

The Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS is a standard zoom for the Fujifilm X mount. It covers 18–55 mm, which frames like 27–83mm on a 35mm camera, and opens to f/2.8–4. Autofocus is built in.

It has optical stabilization, an aperture ring, and a linear focus motor. The optics are 14 elements in 10 groups, including 3 aspherical elements and 1 anomalous dispersion lens. The aperture has 7 blades and stops down to f/22. It focuses as close as 0.3 m, for a maximum magnification of 0.15×. Filters thread on at 58 mm.

It weighs 310 g and measures ⌀65 × 70.4 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: 18–55mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8–4
35mm equivalent: 27–83mm
Mount: Fujifilm X
Weight: 310 g
Filter thread: ⌀58 mm
Minimum focus: 0.3 m

Brand: Fujifilm
Lens type: zoom · standard
Minimum focal length: 18 mm
Maximum focal length: 55 mm
Minimum aperture: f/22
Aperture blades: 7
Angle of view: 76.5° – 29°
Lens construction: 14 elements in 10 groups
Special elements: 3 aspherical elements and 1 anomalous dispersion lens
Maximum magnification: 0.15×
Size (⌀ × length): ⌀65 × 70.4–97.9 mm
Stabilisation: Optical stabilisation
Weather resistant: No
Aperture ring: Yes
Focus: Autofocus

Specifications from the manufacturer: fujifilm-x.com

Optical stabilisation
Linear motor
Aperture ring

What it suits

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