Fujifilm XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR IIvsFujifilm XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR
XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II
16-55mm / F2.8
24-83mm equiv.
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XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR
18-120mm / F4
27-180mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight50g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
When the XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-120mm in a single lens
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
- XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR123.5mm long × 77.3mm diameter
XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II | Fujifilm XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 18mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 120mm | −65mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 60cm | −0.30m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.20× | +0.01x |
| Weight | 410g | 460g | −50g |
| Length | — | 123.5mm | No data |
| Diameter | — | 77.3mm | No data |
| Filter size | 72mm | 72mm | — |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II relative to XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II
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XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR
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