The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R and the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR 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 70-300 F4-5.6 R is the longer of the two lenses at 133mm. The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR with a length of 89mm, is 44mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R and Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R and the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR 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 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR weighs 440g, 24% (140g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R's weight of 580g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 70-300 F4-5.6 R and the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR 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 70-300 F4-5.6 R has a focal range of 70-300mm and
4.3X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
105-450mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has a focal range of 16-80mm and 5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-120mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
