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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

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

Micro Four Thirds Mount

Lightweight 40–150mm travel telephoto with F4 constant aperture and IP53 sealing.

$699

Launch price

Released Feb 2020

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO is 7 months newer.

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Wins

4categories

XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR

Video & HybridLandscape

Wins

2categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

Travel

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR wins 3 categories·M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO wins 2 categories
  • AXF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AXF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 70 cm)
  • AXF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.21 ×)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO has lower Weight (382 g vs 440 g)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO has lower Length (99.9 mm vs 112 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WRM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Focal Length16-80 mm40-150 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/4
MountFujifilm XMicro Four Thirds
CoverageAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight440 g382 g
Min Focus38 cm70 cm
Filter Size62 mm62 mm

Size and weight, to scale

XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR

65 × 112 mm

440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

69 × 100 mm

382 g (0.84 lb / 13.47 oz)

XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR is 12mm longer and 4mm narrower than M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO.

XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR is 58 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO.

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 16-80mm F4 R OIS WRM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Portrait
2.5Limited
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
3.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
8.0Excellent
4.0Fair
Landscape
8.0Excellent
5.0Fair
Travel
8.0Excellent
7.0Good
Wildlife
5.5Fair
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

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

  • Min focus distance

    38 cm vs 70 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    65 mm vs 68.5 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.21 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED…

  • Weight

    382 g vs 440 g — lower is better

  • Length

    99.9 mm vs 112 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/4

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/4

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XF 16-80mm 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

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility

Cons

  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR and M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Focal length (Min)
16 mm
40 mm
Focal length (Max)
80 mm
150 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/4
Elements
20
15
Groups
15
10
Special elements
Aspherical
2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED, 1 HR
XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Min focus distance
38 cm−32 cm less
70 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×+19%
0.21 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
MSC
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Weight
440 g
382 g−58 g less
Length
112 mm
99.9 mm−12 mm less
Diameter
65 mm−4 mm less
68.5 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
62 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
7
XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Micro Four Thirds
Format coverage
APS-C
Micro Four Thirds

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