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 27mm F2.8 R WR
Fujifilm X Mount
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR — 27mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$399
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 3.9 years newer.
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Wins
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Wins
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Weight (84 g vs 410 g)
- BXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Length (62 mm vs 122 mm)
- AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has higher Max magnification (0.21 × vs 0.15 ×)
- BXF 27mm F2.8 R WR has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 78.3 mm)
Key specs at a glance
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
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
⌀70 × 62 mm
84 g (0.19 lb / 2.96 oz)
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 60mm longer and 8mm wider than XF 27mm F2.8 R WR.
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 326 g heavier than XF 27mm F2.8 R 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
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 magnification
0.21 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Weight
84 g vs 410 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
62 mm vs 122 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 78.3 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Min focus distance
Both 30 cm
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 27mm F2.8 R WR
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility
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 27mm F2.8 R WR at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.