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XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II

Fujifilm X · Zoom · APS C

Second-gen flagship standard zoom — 410g, 72mm filter, de-clickable aperture, and 40MP-class resolution.

$1,199

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Focal Length

16-55 mm

Max Aperture

f/2.8

Mount

Fujifilm X

Coverage

APS-C

Stabilization

No

Weight

410 g

Min Focus

30 cm

Filter Size

72 mm

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Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · f/2.8 aperture is solid for standard portraits
  • · 11-blade rounded diaphragm creates creamy out-of-focus highlights

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Constant fast f/2.8 aperture allows fast shutter speeds
  • · Equipped with high-speed silent AF motor for fast action tracking

Video & Hybrid

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Internal focusing keeps lens length constant and stops rotation
  • · Constant aperture zoom avoids exposure shifts while zooming

Landscape

Excellent
9.0/ 10
  • · Ultra-wide angle (16mm) is perfect for sweeping landscapes
  • · Weather-sealed body protects against dust and rain in the field

Travel

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · Highly portable weight (410g) makes it travel-friendly
  • · Standard zoom range covers wide to portrait, highly versatile

Wildlife

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Weather-sealed design handles outdoor elements like rain or sand
  • · Fast tracking AF motor helps track moving birds/animals

Macro & Close-up

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Short focus distance of 30 cm allows close shooting

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

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II

Optical Design

Focal length (Min)16 mm
Focal length (Max)55 mm
Max aperture (Wide)f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)f/2.8
Elements16
Groups11
Special elements4 Aspherical, 3 ED, 1 Super ED

Focus System

Min focus distance30 cm
Max magnification0.21 ×
Autofocus motorLinear motor
Internal focusYes

Image Stabilization

Optical stabilizationNo
OIS effectiveness0 stops

Physical Specs

Weight410 g
Length122 mm
Diameter78.3 mm
Filter thread size72 mm
Weather sealingYes
Diaphragm blades11

Compatibility

Lens mountFujifilm X
Format coverageAPS-C

Features

Control ringYes
Custom function buttonNo