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 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X Mount
XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR — 70–300mm f/4-5.6 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$799
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 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
TL;DR — Key differences
- BXF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR 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/5.6)
- AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Weight (410 g vs 580 g)
- 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
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 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
⌀70 × 131 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 9mm shorter and 8mm wider than XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR.
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 170 g lighter than XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 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
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
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Control ring
Only XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
410 g vs 580 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
122 mm vs 131 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only XF 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR supports it
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 78.3 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.21 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
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 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –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 70-300mm F4-5.6 R LM OIS WR at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.