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Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR
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Fujifilm · 16-50 mm · f/2.8 · Fujifilm X mount · APS-C

Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR

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KEY FACTS
BrandFujifilm
Announcement dateMay 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Internal zoom design maintains constant compact length throughout focal range
+Weather-sealed construction for reliable use in varied environmental conditions
+Lightweight at 240g, the lightest zoom in the XF lens lineup
+Responsive linear motor autofocus optimized for high-resolution 40MP sensors
+Sharp center sharpness across the zoom range with good corner performance
Worth Knowing
−No optical image stabilization (OIS); reliant on in-body stabilization
−Reduced aperture at telephoto end (f/4.8) limits low-light performance compared to constant f/2.8 lenses
−Corner sharpness at wide end (16mm) slightly soft wide open; corners not as sharp as premium f/2.8 alternatives
−Some sample-to-sample variation in centering quality reported by users

General

Brand
Fujifilm
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
May 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR is the company's latest standard zoom lens, replacing the aging XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS, with updates in optical performance, autofocus, and weather resistance positioned as the new kit lens for select Fujifilm cameras. An all-round great performance and a solid improvement on the previous version, though it isn't as consistently sharp as the premium XF 16-55mm f/2.8, particularly at its longest focal length. For users buying into the Fujifilm system with a new camera that has stabilization, this lens makes a lot more sense—especially when bundled at a lower price.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
f/22
35mm Equivalent
24-76mm
Optical Design
11 elements in 9 groups
Special Elements
3 aspherical, 3 ED elements

Autofocus

AF Motor Type
Linear motor (LM)
AF Performance
High-speed, high-precision

Macro

Maximum Magnification
0.3x

Build

Zoom Mechanism
Internal zoom

Diaphragm

Blade Count
9 blades
Type
Rounded

Optics

Min focal length
16 mm
Max focal length
50 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
16-50 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
4.8
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
24 cm01500

Physical

Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Fujifilm X
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm
Lens length
ⓘ
How long the lens is from front to back.
71.4 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
65 mm
Lens weight
240 g
Maximum format
ⓘ
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes