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 XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 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 XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 71mm. The Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS with a length of 70mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 65mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS and Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS and the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 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 XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 weighs 240g, 22% (70g) lighter than the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS's weight of 310g.
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
Both the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS and the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 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 XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 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 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 XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 has a focal range of 16-50mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
