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

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

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 and it is designed to be used with Fujifilm X mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is compatible with cameras that have Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-H2S, Fujifilm X-T30 II and Fujifilm X-E4.

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

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 and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.4m. 0.15x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

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 .

Optical Formula

Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 10 groups . 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.

Popular Comparisons of Fujifilm 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS

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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 XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Alternatives in Fujifilm X Mount
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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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