Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS vs Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS and Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS.

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Product
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Name Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Manufacturer Fujifilm Fujifilm
SKU 16384941 16276479
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Release Year 2013 2012
Release Date 2013-04-17 2012-09-06
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 699 USD 699 USD
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Lens Type
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Linear Motor Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 110 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,18 0,15
Aperture
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,8
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 55 mm
F4,8 at 200 mm
Variable 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
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two ED glass elements, one Super ED glass element 3 aspherical elements, 1 extra low dispersion element
Focal Length
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Focal Length 55-200 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 145 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops 4 stops
Physical
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 65 mm
Length 118 mm 70 mm
Weight 580 gr 310 gr
Other
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU 100A12472A10 100A12457A10
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A