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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 90mm F2 R LM WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR — 90mm f/2 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$949

Launch price

Released Jun 2015

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 9.6 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

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

LandscapeTravel

Wins

3categories

XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

Sports & Action

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II wins 2 categories·XF 90mm F2 R LM WR wins 3 categories
  • AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has higher Max magnification (0.21 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BXF 90mm F2 R LM WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2 vs f/2.8)
  • BXF 90mm F2 R LM WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2 vs f/2.8)
  • AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Weight (410 g vs 540 g)
  • BXF 90mm F2 R LM WR has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 78.3 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR IIXF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Focal Length16-55 mm90 mm
Max Aperturef/2.8f/2
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
StabilizationNoNo
Weight410 g540 g
Min Focus30 cm30 cm
Filter Size72 mm67 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 90mm F2 R LM WR

70 × 126 mm

540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 4mm shorter and 8mm wider than XF 90mm F2 R LM WR.

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 130 g lighter than XF 90mm F2 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

Use caseXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR IIXF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Portrait
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
3.0Limited
Landscape
9.0Excellent
3.0Limited
Travel
7.0Good
3.5Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
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

  • Special elements

    Adds 4 Aspherical, 3 ED, 1 Super ED

  • Weight

    410 g vs 540 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.21 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

  • Length

    122 mm vs 126 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 78.3 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 30 cm

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 90mm F2 R LM WR

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • 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?

Compare live prices for the XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II and XF 90mm F2 R LM WR at major authorized retailers.

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

Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Focal length (Min)
16 mm
90 mm
Focal length (Max)
55 mm
90 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
14
Groups
11
11
Special elements
4 Aspherical, 3 ED, 1 Super ED
Aspherical
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Min focus distance
30 cm
30 cm
Max magnification
0.21 ×+40%
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
Weight
410 g−130 g less
540 g
Length
122 mm−4 mm less
126 mm
Diameter
78.3 mm
70 mm−8 mm less
Filter thread size
72 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
XF 90mm F2 R LM 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.