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Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 E Mount Review

Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9

Main Features

  • 18-55mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 980g / 2.16 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 85mm x 206mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.38m
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Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 Overview


Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 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
Macro

Reasons to Buy Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus
Pricey


Lens Mount

Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a maximum diameter of 85mm and total length of 206mm. It weighs 980g / 34.6 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 and Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II (Sony E mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Size and Weight

Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a filter thread of 82mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9:

  • 82mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 82mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 82mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a focal range of 18-55mm and 3.1X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27 - 82.5mm.


Zoom Method

Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 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.

Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Zoom type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II: 0.32x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD: 0.26x - (Compare)
  • Venus 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 FE Zoom: 0.25x - (Compare)

Aperture

Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 18mm all the way to the 55mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
18mm F2.8 F22
55mm F2.8 F22

Lens Hood

Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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35mm FF 695 g / 1.53 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 1,080 g / 2.38 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G Lens Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
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APS-C / DX 494 g / 1.09 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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APS-C / DX 214 g / 0.47 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
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS Lens Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
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APS-C / DX 116 g / 0.26 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 565 g / 1.24 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 565 g / 1.24 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 Alternatives in Sony E Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G Lens Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
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APS-C / DX 494 g / 1.09 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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35mm FF 695 g / 1.53 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G Lens Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G
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35mm FF 488 g / 1.07 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS Lens Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
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APS-C / DX 116 g / 0.26 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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APS-C / DX 214 g / 0.47 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T
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35mm FF 426 g / 0.94 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony Vario-Tessar T E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Lens Sony Vario-Tessar T E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS
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APS-C / DX 308 g / 0.68 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
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35mm FF 886 g / 1.95 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 835 g / 1.84 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF Lens Samyang 24-70mm f2.8 AF
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35mm FF 1027 g / 2.26 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD Lens Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD
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35mm FF 365 g / 0.80 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
Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD Lens Tamron 17-50mm f4 Di III VXD
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35mm FF 460 g / 1.01 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

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Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Fujinon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 18-55mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 3.1X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.38m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 980g
Diameter 85mm
Length 206mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 82mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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