The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 and the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R 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 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 with a length of 71mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 and Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 and the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS Size and Weight 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 XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 weighs 240g, which means it is 250g (51%) lighter than the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS which has a weight of 490g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 and the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R 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
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 has a focal range of 16-50mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS has a focal range of 18-135mm and 7.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-202.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
