Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS vs Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Detailed Comparison

Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS vs Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS

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Standard Zoom | Fujifilm X

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Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS

Standard Zoom | Fujifilm X

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS over Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS over Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS

Focal Length - Tele	55mm vs 50mm	5mm more tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 3.5	faster lens at wide

Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS vs Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS	Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Brand	Fujifilm	Fujifilm
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$168.00	$699.00
Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X	Fujifilm X
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	16-50mm	18-55mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Colour	Black, silver	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	-	-
Zoom Lock	-	-
Zoom Ratio	3.1X	3.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5 - F5.6	F2.8 - F4.0
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	12	14
Optical Groups	10	10
Special Elements	3 aspherical elements, 1 extra low dispersion element	3 aspherical elements, 1 extra low dispersion element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.4m	0.4m
Max Magnification	0.15X	0.15X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	Stepper motor
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	No
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	195g	310g
Diameter	63mm	65mm
Length	65mm	70mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, plastic mount	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	58mm	58mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focusing	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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