Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS vs Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS and Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR.

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Product
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Name Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Manufacturer Fujifilm Fujifilm
SKU 16276479 16443072
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Release Year 2012 2015
Release Date 2012-09-06 2015-01-06
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 699 USD 1099 USD
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Lens Type
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 40 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15 0,16
Aperture
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 18 mm
F4 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical elements, 1 extra low dispersion element 3 aspherical elements, 3 ED elements, Nano-GI coating
Focal Length
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Focal Length 18-55 mm 16-55 mm
Zoom Range 37 mm 39 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 65 mm 83 mm
Length 70 mm 106 mm
Weight 310 gr 655 gr
Other
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU 100A12457A10 BB27760-100
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A