Fujifilm
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Fujifilm X Mount
Second-gen flagship standard zoom — 410g, 72mm filter, de-clickable aperture, and 40MP-class resolution.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
Fujifilm
XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Fujifilm X Mount
XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS — 18–55mm f/2.8-4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$699
Launch priceReleased Sep 2012
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 12.4 years newer.
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Wins
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Wins
XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BXF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BXF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has lower Weight (310 g vs 410 g)
- BXF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has lower Length (93 mm vs 122 mm)
- AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
⌀78 × 122 mm
410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
⌀65 × 93 mm
310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 29mm longer and 13mm wider than XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS.
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 100 g heavier than XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical, 3 ED, 1 Super ED
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS supports it
- ✓
Weight
310 g vs 410 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
93 mm vs 122 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
65 mm vs 78.3 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.21 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Pros
- ✓37% lighter than Mk I (410g vs 655g)
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring for video
- ✓0.3m close focus across zoom range
Cons
- –No optical IS — relies on body IBIS
- –Premium price for APS-C
XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II and XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.