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XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR — 16–80mm f/4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$799

Launch price

Released Jul 2019

vs

Fujifilm

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II — 56mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Sep 2022

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II is 3.2 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

3categories

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR wins 2 categories·XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II wins 3 categories
  • AXF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
  • BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
  • AXF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • BXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WRXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Focal Length16-80 mm56 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/1.2
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight440 g445 g
Min Focus38 cm30 cm
Filter Size62 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WRXF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Portrait
2.5Limited
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
8.0Excellent
4.5Fair
Landscape
8.0Excellent
5.0Fair
Travel
8.0Excellent
5.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

  • Diameter

    65 mm vs 70 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    440 g vs 445 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose the XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Control ring

    Only XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II supports it

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Length

Both 112 mm

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XF 16-80mm F4 R 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

XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR and XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR

Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Focal length (Min)
16 mm
56 mm
Focal length (Max)
80 mm
56 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/1.2+3.5 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/1.2+3.5 stops wider
Elements
20
14
Groups
15
11
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical, ED
XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Min focus distance
38 cm
30 cm−8 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×+67%
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Weight
440 g−5 g less
445 g
Length
112 mm
112 mm
Diameter
65 mm−5 mm less
70 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
XF 56mm F1.2 R WR II
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
APS-C
APS-C

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.