The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II 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 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II with a length of 95mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR and Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II 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 II weighs 410g, 49% (395g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR's weight of 805g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II 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 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR has a focal range of 8-16mm and
2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
12-24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II 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.
