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Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon vs Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8

Both are Fujifilm X lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

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

  • You need more reach: 55mm vs 18mm at the long end
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.16× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
  • Our notes say it suits: General professional work, events, travel

Pick the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 335 g lighter (320 g vs 655 g)
  • You want a wider view: 11mm vs 16mm at the wide end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.3 m
  • You want a compact lens: 74.4 mm vs 106 mm long

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon and the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8
Brand
Fujifilm
Tokina
Type
Zoom
Wide Zoom
Focal length
16-55mm
11-18mm
Weight
655 g
320 g lighter
Length
106 mm
74.4 mm shorter
Diameter
83 mm
74.4 mm slimmer
Filter thread
77 mm
67 mm
Min focus distance
0.3 m
0.19 m closer
Max magnification
0.16× larger
0.11×
Optical design
not listed
13 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
not listed
Weather sealing
Yes
not listed
Released
2015
not listed
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Format
APS-C both
Max aperture
f/2.8 both
Aperture blades
9 both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

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

Our notes

Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8

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