The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 and the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS with a length of 70mm, is 136mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS's 65mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 and Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS weighs 310g, 68% (670g) lighter than the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9's weight of 980g.
Filter Threads
The Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS:
Lens Mounts
The Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-55mm but while Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS's widest aperture value is
F2.8 - F4.0.