Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR vs Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS

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Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS vs Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Fujifilm lenses lenses with different focal types: Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS is a SuperZoom lens with a 18-135mm focal range and a max aperture of F3.5 - F5.6 whereas Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is a Standard Zoom lens with a 18-55mm focal range and max aperture of F2.8 - F4.0.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS Key Specs

18-135mm Focal Range

F3.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture

Image Stabilization

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 67mm

Max Format: APS-C / DX

Fujifilm X Mount

Weight: 490g.

Diameter: 76mm

Length: 98mm

Min Focus Distance:0.45m

Max Magnification:0.27x

Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Key Specs

18-55mm Focal Range

F2.8 - F4.0 Max Aperture

Image Stabilization

Filter Thread: 58mm

Max Format:

Fujifilm X Mount

Weight: 310g.

Diameter: 65mm

Length: 70mm

Min Focus Distance:0.4m

Max Magnification:0.15x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS with a length of 70mm is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS's 65mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS weighs 310g, 58% (180g) lighter than the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS's weight of 490g.

Lens Mounts

Both Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS and Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM 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-H2S, Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X-E4.

Focal Range

Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS has a focal range of 18-135mm and 7.5X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 27-202.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera. Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a focal range of 18-55mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 27-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR over Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS

Focal Length - Tele	135mm vs 55mm	80mm more Tele coverage
Optical Zoom	7.50x vs 3.10x	More flexible focal coverage
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust
Max Magnification	0.27x vs 0.15x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS over Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 3.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	4 vs 5.6	Wider aperture at tele end
Weight	310g vs 490g	180g lighter
Diameter	65mm vs 76mm	11mm smaller in diameter
Length	70mm vs 98mm	28mm shorter
Filter Thread	58mm vs 67mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.4m vs 0.45m	can focus closer to the subject

Common Strengths of Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR and Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS

Image Stabilization	Yes vs Yes	Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Aperture Ring	Yes vs Yes	able to adjust the aperture on the lens

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR and Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS

Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming
Distance Scale	No vs No	No Distance Scale assist

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Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS vs Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS	Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Brand	Fujifilm	Fujifilm
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	SuperZoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X	Fujifilm X
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	18-135mm	18-55mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Colour	Unknown	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	-	-
Zoom Lock	-	-
Zoom Ratio	7.5X	3.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5 - F5.6	F2.8 - F4.0
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	16	14
Optical Groups	12	10
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.45m	0.4m
Max Magnification	0.27X	0.15X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Stepper motor	Stepper motor
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	No	No
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	No	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	490g	310g
Diameter	76mm	65mm
Length	98mm	70mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	No
Filter Thread	67mm	58mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focusing	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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