Fujifilm XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WRvsFujifilm XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR
16-55mm / F2.8
24-83mm equiv.
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XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
18-135mm / F3.5-5.6
27-203mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR suits you better
- Weight165g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-135mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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
- XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR106mm long × 83.3mm diameter
XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR | Fujifilm XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 18mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 135mm | −80mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F3.5 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F5.6 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 45cm | −0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.27× | −0.11x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 655g | 490g | +165g |
| Length | 106mm | — | No data |
| Diameter | 83.3mm | — | No data |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2014 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR relative to XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR
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XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
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