The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 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. Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 18-55mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 207mm. The Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS with a length of 70mm, is 137mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 18-55mm T2.9 also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS's 65mm diameter.
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, 71% (770g) lighter than the Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 18-55mm T2.9's weight of 1080g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 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 Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 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
Both the Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 18-55mm T2.9 and the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18-55mm but while Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 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.
