The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 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 16-55mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR with a length of 104mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8's 83mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR and Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 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 16-55mm F2.8 weighs 655g, 22% (190g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR's weight of 845g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 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
Both the Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 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 XF 50mm F1.0 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 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.
