Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon vs Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8

Pick the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon if

• You need more reach: 135mm vs 18mm at the long end
• You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 does not
• You want bigger close-ups: 0.27× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
• Our notes say it suits: Travel, family photography, video with a single lens

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

• You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
• You want the lighter lens to carry: 170 g lighter (320 g vs 490 g)
• You want a wider view: 11mm vs 18mm at the wide end
• You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.45 m
• You want a compact lens: 74.4 mm vs 98 mm long

Our notes

Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon

A stabilized, weather-resistant travel zoom for X-mount with 7.5x range and a linear focus motor. It weighs about 490 g and takes 67mm filters.

Pros

• Wide 27-206mm equivalent range
• Optical stabilization
• Weather resistant
• Linear motor autofocus

Cons

• Variable aperture
• Not as sharp as primes
• Mid-size at 490 g

Our notes

Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8