Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
X Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.24m / 9.4 inch
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Lens Mount
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 has a maximum diameter of 65mm and a total length of 71mm . It weighs 240g / 8.5 oz .
Check the size of the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 when attached to X Mount cameras :
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 has a filter thread of 58mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8:
You can also check All Fujifilm X Mount Lenses with 58mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 has a focal range of 16-50mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Weather Sealings
The Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Fujifilm X-T5 , Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S .
Optical Image Stabilization
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ in Fujifilm X mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization .
Lenses Similar to Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 With Optical Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.3x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.24m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.3x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f2.8 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 16mm, and a max aperture of f4.8 and minimum aperture of f22 at 50mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
16mm
F2.8
F22
50mm
F4.8
F22
Optical Formula
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 9 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
Lens Hood
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8:
FUJIFILM XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens FUJIFILM FLCP-58 II 58mm Front Lens Cap (Flat Type) RLCP-001 Rear Lens Cap Lens Hood Wrapping Cloth Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 .
Body Colour
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 is available in Black color.
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR.
Top Alternatives of Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 in Other Lens Mounts
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