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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 price

Released Jan 2025

vs

Fujifilm

XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm X Mount

305mm-equiv. F2 super-telephoto prime with 5-stop OIS, linear AF, and weather sealing.

$5,999

Launch price

Released Sep 2018

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 6.3 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II

LandscapeTravel

Wins

3categories

XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II wins 4 categories·XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR wins 1 categories
  • BXF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 180 cm)
  • AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Weight (410 g vs 2265 g)
  • AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has higher Max magnification (0.21 × vs 0.12 ×)
  • AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Length (122 mm vs 205.5 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR IIXF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Focal Length16-55 mm200 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight410 g2265 g
Min Focus30 cm180 cm
Filter Size72 mm105 mm

Size and weight, to scale

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II

78 × 122 mm

410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR

122 × 206 mm

2265 g (4.99 lb / 79.90 oz)

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 84mm shorter and 44mm narrower than XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR.

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 1855 g lighter than XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR.

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

Use caseXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR IIXF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Portrait
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
7.0Good
Landscape
9.0Excellent
4.0Fair
Travel
7.0Good
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 180 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    410 g vs 2265 g — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 4 Aspherical, 3 ED

  • Length

    122 mm vs 205.5 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    78.3 mm vs 122 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.21 × vs 0.12 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 ED

  • Optical stabilization

    Only XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

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 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II and XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II

Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Focal length (Min)
16 mm
200 mm
Focal length (Max)
55 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8
f/2+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8
f/2+1 stop wider
Elements
16
19
Groups
11
14
Special elements
4 Aspherical, 3 ED, 1 Super ED
2 ED, 1 Super ED
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Min focus distance
30 cm−150 cm less
180 cm
Max magnification
0.21 ×+75%
0.12 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Linear motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Weight
410 g−1,855 g less
2265 g
Length
122 mm−84 mm less
205.5 mm
Diameter
78.3 mm−44 mm less
122 mm
Filter thread size
72 mm
105 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
9
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
APS-C
APS-C

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.