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
Sigma
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Sony E Mount
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary — 18–50mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.
$549
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Wins
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- B18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Weight (290 g vs 410 g)
- AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
- B18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Diameter (65 mm vs 78.3 mm)
- B18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.21 ×)
- B18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary has lower Length (91 mm vs 95 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
⌀78 × 95 mm
410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
⌀65 × 91 mm
290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz)
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 4mm longer and 13mm wider than 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary.
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 120 g heavier than 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary.
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
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Weight
290 g vs 410 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
65 mm vs 78.3 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
91 mm vs 95 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
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
18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Native Sony E 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 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.