Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR vs Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
The bottom line
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to what you shoot, and let size, price and handling break the tie.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR if…
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 16mm vs 50mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
- ✓You're on a budget — $1,199 vs $1,599 leaves more for other gear.
- ✓You value portability — at 655g (1.44 lb) it's lighter than the 995g (2.19 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR if…
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 140mm vs 55mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
- ✓You shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.
Where they differ
- ›Focal range: Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is 16-55mm, Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR is 50-140mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Price: the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is $1,199, $400 under the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR.
- ›Stabilisation: only the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR has optical stabilisation — steadier handheld shots, especially on bodies without IBIS.
- ›Weight: the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is 655g (1.44 lb) vs 995g (2.19 lb) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR or the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR better?
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to what you shoot, and let size, price and handling break the tie.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR if you shoot wide — it starts at 16mm vs 50mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you're on a budget — $1,199 vs $1,599 leaves more for other gear. Choose it if you value portability — at 655g (1.44 lb) it's lighter than the 995g (2.19 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR if you need more reach — it goes to 140mm vs 55mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR and the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR?
Focal range: Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is 16-55mm, Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR is 50-140mm — different framing and reach.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 16-55mm | 50-140mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 23 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 16 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | 83.2° – 29° | 32° – 11.6° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 24-84mm | 76-213mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 100 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.16x | 0.12x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,199 | $1,599 |
| Filter Size | 77mm | 72mm |
| Diameter | 83.3mm | 82.9mm |
| Length | 106mm | 175.9mm |
| Weight | 655g (1.44 lb) | 995g (2.19 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | Yes |
