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 R LM WR and the Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM 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. Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR with a length of 106mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR's 83mm 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. Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM weighs 645g, 1% (10g) lighter than the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR's weight of 655g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR and the Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM has the Canon EF-S lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR 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 Canon 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM has a focal range of 17-55mm and 3.2X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27.2-88mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.