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Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon vs Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
  • Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon is lighter by 75g.
  • Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon goes wider (16mm vs 70mm).
  • Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon reaches further (300mm vs 55mm).
Specification comparison
Spec XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon
Brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Type Zoom Telephoto Zoom
Focal length 16-55mm (wider) 70-300mm
Max aperture f/2.8 (faster) f/4.0
Format aps-c aps-c
Af motor Linear motor Linear motor
Weight g 655 580 (lighter)
Filter mm 77 67
Length mm 106.0 133.0
Diameter mm 83.0 75.0
Min focus m 0.3 (closer focusing) 0.83
Weather sealed Yes Yes
Stabilized n/a Yes

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon

The main pro standard zoom for Fujifilm X, constant f/2.8 across about 24-82mm equivalent. It has weather sealing and no stabilization.

Pros

  • Constant f/2.8
  • Weather-resistant
  • Sharp

Cons

  • Heavy at about 655 g
  • No stabilization in the lens

Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon

A compact weather-resistant telephoto zoom for X-mount with stabilization and a linear motor. It weighs about 580 g and takes 67mm filters.

Pros

  • Weather resistant
  • Stabilized
  • Linear motor AF
  • Compact for its range

Cons

  • Slower aperture at 300mm
  • Minimum focus 0.83 m

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