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 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm X Mount
XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR — 8–16mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Nov 2018
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Wins
XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Weight (410 g vs 805 g)
- AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Length (122 mm vs 163 mm)
- AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
- BXF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR has lower Diameter (65 mm vs 78.3 mm)
- BXF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.21 ×)
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 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
⌀65 × 163 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 41mm shorter and 13mm wider than XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR.
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 395 g lighter than XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM 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
- ✓
Weight
410 g vs 805 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
122 mm vs 163 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Custom function button
Only XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR supports it
- ✓
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
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
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 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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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.