Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR vs Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR
The bottom line
The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is a zoom (16-55mm) and the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR is a 50mm prime. The zoom gives you framing flexibility from one lens; the prime trades that for a fixed focal length that's usually brighter (f/1 vs f/2.8) and lighter to carry. Choose flexibility or a fast single focal length.
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 want one-lens flexibility — a 16-55mm zoom covers what the fixed 50mm can't reframe.
- ✓You value portability — at 655g (1.44 lb) it's lighter than the 845g (1.86 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
- ✓You like close-focus work — 0.16x magnification vs 0.08x.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/1 is faster than f/2.8, better for low light and subject separation.
- ✓You prefer a fast, compact single focal length — a 50mm prime over a zoom.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR opens to f/1 vs the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR's f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is 16-55mm, Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR is 50mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Type: the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is a zoom (flexible framing), the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR a prime (one focal length, usually brighter and lighter).
- ›Price: the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is $1,199, $300 under the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR.
- ›Weight: the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is 655g (1.44 lb) vs 845g (1.86 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 50mm f/1.0 R WR better?
The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is a zoom (16-55mm) and the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR is a 50mm prime. The zoom gives you framing flexibility from one lens; the prime trades that for a fixed focal length that's usually brighter (f/1 vs f/2.8) and lighter to carry. Choose flexibility or a fast single focal length.
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 want one-lens flexibility — a 16-55mm zoom covers what the fixed 50mm can't reframe. Choose it if you value portability — at 655g (1.44 lb) it's lighter than the 845g (1.86 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.16x magnification vs 0.08x.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR if you want more light and background blur — f/1 is faster than f/2.8, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you prefer a fast, compact single focal length — a 50mm prime over a zoom.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR and the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR?
Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR opens to f/1 vs the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR's f/2.8 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 16-55mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | 83.2° – 29° | 31.7° – 31.7° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 24-84mm | 76-76mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | DC |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 70 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.16x | 0.08x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,199 | $1,499 |
| Filter Size | 77mm | 77mm |
| Diameter | 83.3mm | 87mm |
| Length | 106mm | 103.5mm |
| Weight | 655g (1.44 lb) | 845g (1.86 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
