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 and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II 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 16-55mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II with a length of 95mm, is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 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 and Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II 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, 37% (245g) lighter than the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8's weight of 655g.
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
The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II 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
16-55mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
