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XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR — 18–120mm f/4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released Jun 2022

vs

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 price

Released Jun 2014

XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR is 8 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR

TravelLandscape

Wins

3categories

XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

Video & HybridPortrait

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR wins 2 categories·XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR wins 3 categories
  • BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AXF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR has lower Weight (460 g vs 995 g)
  • AXF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR has lower Length (114 mm vs 189 mm)
  • BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)

Key specs at a glance

XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WRXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Focal Length18-120 mm50-140 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight460 g995 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size62 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WRXF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Portrait
5.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
7.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
9.0Excellent
Landscape
7.0Good
3.0Limited
Travel
8.0Excellent
4.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR

  • Weight

    460 g vs 995 g — lower is better

  • Length

    114 mm vs 189 mm — 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

  • Control ring

    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 aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 38 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility

Cons

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

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?

Compare live prices for the XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR and XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Focal length (Min)
18 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
120 mm
140 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Elements
23
20
Groups
17
15
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
Weight
460 g−535 g less
995 g
Length
114 mm−75 mm less
189 mm
Diameter
65 mm−5 mm less
70 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
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.