Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR vs Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR and Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS.

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Product
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Name Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Manufacturer Fujifilm Fujifilm
SKU 16443072 16276479
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Release Year 2015 2012
Release Date 2015-01-06 2012-09-06
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1099 USD 699 USD
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Lens Type
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16 0,15
Aperture
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 18 mm
F4 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 aspherical elements, 3 ED elements, Nano-GI coating 3 aspherical elements, 1 extra low dispersion element
Focal Length
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Focal Length 16-55 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range 39 mm 37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 65 mm
Length 106 mm 70 mm
Weight 655 gr 310 gr
Other
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU BB27760-100 100A12457A10
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A