Update Oct 12th, 2024: Full specs and review of the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II added to our database.
New Fujifilm XF 16-55mmF2.8 II Lens Coming on October 14th
Fujifilm has dropped a teaser on several of its Instagram accounts (check Fujifilm NZ), hinting at the release of a new X Mount lens, which appears to be the XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II —set to be officially announced during an X Summit Event in CLAY Studio on October 14th and replace the original XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR.
(Also read: Fujifilm X-M5 Teaser Video Leaked with Images)
The teaser focuses on the lens's more compact design -stating this will be the lightest Red Badge Fujifilm XF lens- showing a silhouette comparison of both lenses and giving us a glimpse of the size difference between the two.
XF 16-55mm F2.8 II vs I Size Comparison
XF 16-55mm F2.8 II vs I Comparison
We don't have any price information yet but since the original one is currently selling for $1,199, it is reasonable to expect a price around the same level.
Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 Key Specs
- 16-55mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Weather-sealed
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 17 Elements in 12 Groups
- 3 aspherical elements, 3 ED elements, Nano-GI coating
- 9-blade Diaphragm
- Weight: 655g
- Diameter x Length: 83mm x 106
- Min Focus Distance: 0.3m
- Max Magnification: 0.16x
- Read the Review
- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
