Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR vs Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Fujifilm X-Mount
The XF 16-80 is Fujifilm's weather-resistant standard zoom with a constant f/4, while the XF 18-55 is the original zoom of the X series, launched in 2012 together with the X-E1. The 16-80 covers more at 24-122 mm (35mm equivalent), is sealed at ten points according to Fujifilm and stabilizes up to 6 stops. The 18-55 is a stop brighter at 18 mm (f/2.8) and at 310 g about 130 g lighter. It has no WR sealing, but like the 16-80 it has an aperture ring.
The core of the choice: reach and weather protection against wide-angle speed and weight.
Which one suits whom?
- XF 16-80: You want one zoom for everything, including rain or cold, and need more than 55 mm at the long end.
- XF 18-55: You value a small kit and want f/2.8 at the wide end.
Key differences
- Focal length: 16-80 mm on the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR, 18-55 mm on the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS.
- The Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is faster: f/2.8 instead of f/4, about 1 stops more light.
- The Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is 130 g lighter (310 g vs 440 g).
- The Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is 19 mm shorter.
- The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR focuses closer: from 35 cm instead of 40 cm.
- Filter thread: 72 mm on the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR, 58 mm on the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR | Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16-80 mm | 18-55 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4 | f/2.8-4 |
| Weight | 440 g | 310 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 35 cm | 40 cm |
| Length | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes |
Size comparison
- Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR: 89 × 78 mm
- Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS: 70 × 65 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).