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Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Review

Main Features

  • 18-55mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 - F4.0 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 310g.
  • Diameter: 65mm
  • Length: 70mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.4m
  • Max Magnification:0.15x

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Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Overview
Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage. When mounted on a APS-C / DX sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 27 - 82.5mm. With a max aperture of f2.8, this lens is fast on wide end. The long end is also quite fast at f4.
This lens features on optical image stabilization which helps capturing sharper images at lower shutter speeds. Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS

PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extents while focusing
Variable Aperture
Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Fujifilm
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Fujifilm X
Max_Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-55mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 3.1X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8 - F4.0
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements 3 aspherical elements, 1 extra low dispersion element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.4m
Max Magnification 0.15X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 310g
Diameter 65mm
Length 70mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
is the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
is the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
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