Fujifilm XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WRvsSamyang AF 12mm F2 X
XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR
8-16mm / F2.8
12-24mm equiv.
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AF 12mm F2 X
12mm / F2
18mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 8-16mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the AF 12mm F2 X suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight592g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR121.5mm long × 88mm diameter
- AF 12mm F2 X57.2mm long × 70mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR | Samyang AF 12mm F2 X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 8mm | 12mm | −4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 16mm | 12mm | +4mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 20cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | 0.09× | +0.01x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 805g | 213g | +592g |
| Length | 121.5mm | 57.2mm | +64.3mm |
| Diameter | 88mm | 70mm | +18mm |
| Filter size | — | 62mm | No data |
| Released | 2018 | 2021 | −3year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR relative to AF 12mm F2 X.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR
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AF 12mm F2 X
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XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR in detailAF 12mm F2 X in detailAll X Mount lenses