The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS and the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS 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 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS with a length of 70mm, is 41mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS's 65mm 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. Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS weighs 310g, which means it is 65g (17%) lighter than the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS which has a weight of 375g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS and the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS and the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 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-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Focal Range
Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a focal range of 18-55mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS has a focal range of 50-230mm and 4.6X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75-345mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.