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 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM 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 XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS with a length of 70mm, is 52mm 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 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR and Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS 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 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS 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 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS weighs 310g, 61% (495g) 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 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM 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-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 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.
