Fujifilm XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WRvsFujifilm XF8mmF3.5 R WR
XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR
8-16mm / F2.8
12-24mm equiv.
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XF8mmF3.5 R WR
8mm / F3.5
12mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 8-16mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the XF8mmF3.5 R WR suits you better
- Weight590g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
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
- XF8mmF3.5 R WR52.8mm long × 68mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR | Fujifilm XF8mmF3.5 R WR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 8mm | 8mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 16mm | 8mm | +8mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F3.5 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F3.5 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 18cm | +0.07m |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | 0.07× | +0.03x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 805g | 215g | +590g |
| Length | 121.5mm | 52.8mm | +68.7mm |
| Diameter | 88mm | 68mm | +20mm |
| Filter size | — | 62mm | No data |
| Released | 2018 | 2023 | −5year |
| 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 XF8mmF3.5 R WR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR
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XF8mmF3.5 R WR
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