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
Tamron
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Sony E Mount
An incredibly popular third-party zoom updated with vastly improved sharpness and autofocus.
$899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2021
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 3.5 years newer.
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Wins
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Wins
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has higher Max magnification (0.37 × vs 0.21 ×)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 30 cm)
- AXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has lower Weight (410 g vs 540 g)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Length (118 mm vs 122 mm)
- B28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has lower Diameter (76 mm vs 78.3 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareXF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
⌀78 × 122 mm
410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
⌀76 × 118 mm
540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 4mm longer and 2mm wider than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is 130 g lighter than 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2.
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
- ✓
Control ring
Only XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II supports it
- ✓
Weight
410 g vs 540 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose the 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 LD, 2 GM
- ✓
Custom function button
Only 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
18 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.37 × vs 0.21 × — higher is better
- ✓
Length
118 mm vs 122 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
76 mm vs 78.3 mm — lower 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
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
28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Pros
- ✓Superb value for money compared to first-party options
- ✓Excellent sharpness throughout the range, even at f/2.8
- ✓Very lightweight and compact (only 540g)
- ✓Fast VXD linear motor focus drive
- ✓Customizable lens functions via Tamron Lens Utility software
Cons
- –Starts at 28mm instead of the wider 24mm standard
- –Slightly weaker corner sharpness at 75mm wide open
- –Weather sealing is basic compared to Sony GM lenses
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.