Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon vs Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II Fujinon
Both are Fujifilm X zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon if
- Our notes say it suits: General professional work, events, travel
Pick the XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II Fujinon if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 245 g lighter (410 g vs 655 g)
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.21× vs 0.16× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
- You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2015
Spec differences
7 differences| XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujinon | XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II Fujinon | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight |
655 g
|
410 g
lighter
|
| Length |
106 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
83 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
|
0.21×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
11
more blades
|
| Released |
2015
|
2024
|
10 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, min focus distance, autofocus motor, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Brand
- Fujifilm both
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 16-55mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Min focus distance
- 0.3 m both
- Autofocus motor
- Linear motor both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes 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
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II Fujinon
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