The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II and the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 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 XF 18-120mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 124mm. The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II with a length of 95mm, is 29mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II and Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II and the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 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 16-55mm F2.8 II weighs 410g, which means it is 50g (10%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 which has a weight of 460g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Fujifilm X Mount
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II and the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 have the same Filter thread size of 72mm .
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II and the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 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 16-55mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 16-55mm and
3.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 has a focal range of 18-120mm and 6.7X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-180mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
