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| 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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