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 50-140mm F2.8 R OI 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 50-140mm F2.8 R OI is the longer of the two lenses at 176mm. The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II with a length of 95mm, is 81mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 50-140mm F2.8 R OI also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II and Fujifilm 50-140mm F2.8 R OI 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 50-140mm F2.8 R OI 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 585g (58%) lighter than the Fujifilm 50-140mm F2.8 R OI which has a weight of 995g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II and the Fujifilm 50-140mm F2.8 R OI 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 50-140mm F2.8 R OI 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 50-140mm F2.8 R OI has a focal range of 50-140mm and 2.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75-210mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
