Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR vs Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR
Fujifilm X-Mount
Both are weather-resistant f/4 zooms for Fujifilm X with constant aperture, but for different uses. The XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR (2019) has image stabilization, starts at 16 mm and weighs 440 g. The XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR (May 2022) is a hybrid lens for stills and video with a motorized zoom and a control ring. It reaches 120 mm but has no built-in stabilization. It weighs 460 g and at 124 mm is much longer than the 16-80 at 89 mm.
Which one suits whom?
- 16-80mm: You mostly shoot stills, want more wide angle and stabilization in the lens.
- 18-120mm: You shoot a lot of video or want more reach and a power zoom.
Key differences
- Focal length: 16-80 mm on the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR, 18-120 mm on the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR.
- The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR is 20 g lighter (440 g vs 460 g).
- The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR is 35 mm shorter.
- Only the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has optical image stabilization.
- The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR focuses closer: from 35 cm instead of 60 cm.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR | Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16-80 mm | 18-120 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Weight | 440 g | 460 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 35 cm | 60 cm |
| Length | 89 mm | 124 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | no |
Size comparison
- Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR: 89 × 78 mm
- Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR: 124 × 77 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).