Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm announced the XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR, its new advanced kit lens along with the new Fujifilm X-T50 camera but it only became available in stock today in the US.
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f2.8-4.8 vs XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0
The XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 replaces the popular XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS which served as a 'very good' kit lens for years, but recently started to show its age, especially when paired with recent 40MP sensor cameras.
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f2.8-4.8 vs XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0
Size-wise, these lenses are quite similar. However, they differ significantly in other aspects. The 18-55mm lens has a 5mm longer reach at the telephoto end, but I believe the 2mm extra on the wide end of the 16-50mm lens is more advantageous. Additionally, the 18-55mm is faster at the telephoto end (f/4.0 vs. f/4.8). The main benefits of the 16-50mm lens, apart from its wider angle and better optical performance, include weather sealing, a shorter minimum focusing distance, higher maximum magnification, more diaphragm blades (9 vs. 7), and a lighter weight (240g vs 310g).
See the comparison table below or visit Compare Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 vs Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS for further details.
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |
| Model | Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 | Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Focal Length | 16-50mm | 18-55mm |
| Max Format | APS-C / DX | APS-C / DX |
| Image Stabilization | | |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Optical Elements | 11 | 14 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.24m | 0.4m |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 0.15x |
| Weight | 240g | 310g |
| Length | 71mm | 70mm |
| Diameter | 65mm | 65mm |
| Filter Thread | 58mm | 58mm |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Aperture Ring | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR on camera
