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Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR X Mount Review

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR

Main Features

  • 16-55mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 655g / 1.44 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 83mm x 106mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.3m
  • Max Magnification: 0.16x
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Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Overview


Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR is a Fixed 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 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitVery Good
TravelVery Good
StreetVery Good
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeVery Good
MacroPoor

Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR is a member of Fujifilm's XF F2.8 Zoom series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

XF F2.8 Zoom Series Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
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APS-C / DX 805gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
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APS-C / DX 995gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
APS-C / DX 655gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Aperture Ring
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Pricey


Lens Mount

Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR 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-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.

Fujifilm X-S20 with Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens Size
Fujifilm X-S20 with the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens
Fujifilm X-T5 with Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens Size
Fujifilm X-T5 with the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens
Fujifilm X-H2 with Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens Size
Fujifilm X-H2 with the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has a maximum diameter of 83mm and total length of 106mm when not extended. It weighs 655g / 23.1 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR and Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC (Fujifilm X mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR vs Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR and the Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC Size and Weight

Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters


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Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens Top View




Focal Range

Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has a focal range of 16-55mm and 3.4X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 24-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.



Weather Sealings

The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR 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 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.

Optical Image Stabilization

Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR 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 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR With Optical Image Stabilization
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
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APS-C / DX 136gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Lens Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS
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APS-C / DX 195gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
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APS-C / DX 310gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Zoom Method

Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.16x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m. 0.16x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C: 0.36x - (Compare)
  • Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ: 0.24x - (Compare)

Aperture

Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 16mm all the way to the 55mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
16mm F2.8 F22
55mm F2.8 F22

Optical Formula

Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 12 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 3 aspherical elements
  • 3 ED elements
  • Nano-GI coating

Body Colour

Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR is available in Black color.

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Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Attached to a camera

Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
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APS-C / DX 525 g / 1.16 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
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APS-C / DX 290 g / 0.64 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
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APS-C / DX 310 g / 0.68 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
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APS-C / DX 440 g / 0.97 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR Lens Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR
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APS-C / DX 460 g / 1.01 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
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APS-C / DX 136 g / 0.30 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR
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APS-C 445 g / 0.98 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
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APS-C / DX 285 g / 0.63 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Alternatives in Fujifilm X Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens Fujifilm XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
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APS-C / DX 136 g / 0.30 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 18-55mm T2.9 Lens Fujifilm Fujinon MKX 18-55mm T2.9
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35mm FF 1080 g / 2.38 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Lens Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS
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APS-C / DX 195 g / 0.43 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
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APS-C / DX 310 g / 0.68 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
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APS-C / DX 525 g / 1.16 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
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APS-C / DX 285 g / 0.63 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Fujifilm
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Fujifilm X
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 16-55mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 3.4X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 17
Optical Groups 12
Special Elements 3 aspherical elements, 3 ED elements, Nano-GI coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.16X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type unknown
Focus Method Internal
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 655g
Diameter 83mm
Length 106mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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