Fujifilm
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
Fujifilm X Mount
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR — 16mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$999
Launch priceReleased Apr 2015
Fujifilm
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Fujifilm X Mount
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR — 50–140mm f/2.8 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Jun 2014
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR is 10 months newer.
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Wins
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
Wins
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
TL;DR — Key differences
- BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AXF 16mm F1.4 R WR has lower Weight (375 g vs 995 g)
- AXF 16mm F1.4 R WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- AXF 16mm F1.4 R WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- AXF 16mm F1.4 R WR has lower Length (103 mm vs 189 mm)
Key specs at a glance
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 16mm F1.4 R WR
- ✓
Weight
375 g vs 995 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Length
103 mm vs 189 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
65 mm vs 70 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
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 16mm F1.4 R WR
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.