Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
X Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS 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 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a maximum diameter of 65mm and a total length of 70mm when not extended. It weighs 310g / 10.9 oz .
Check the size of the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS when attached to X Mount cameras :
Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a filter thread of 58mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS:
You can also check All Fujifilm X Mount Lenses with 58mm Filter Thread Size
Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens Top View
Focal Range
Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a focal range of 18-55mm and 3.1X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 27-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Zoom Method
Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS 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 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.4m . 0.15x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Standard Zoom type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f2.8 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 18mm, and a max aperture of f4 and minimum aperture of f22 at 55mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
18mm
F2.8
F22
55mm
F4
F22
Optical Formula
Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 10 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
3 aspherical elements 1 extra low dispersion element Lens Hood
Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Recommended Accessories for the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS .
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS.
Top Alternatives of Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS in Other Lens Mounts
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