Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR vs Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is 16-55mm, the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is 80mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR for standard, the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro for short-telephoto / portrait.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR if…
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 16mm vs 80mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
- ✓You want one-lens flexibility — a 16-55mm zoom covers what the fixed 80mm can't reframe.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro if…
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 80mm vs 55mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
- ✓You shoot close-ups — 1x magnification gets you true macro the other can't.
- ✓You prefer a fast, compact single focal length — an 80mm prime over a zoom.
- ✓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 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is 80mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Type: the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is a zoom (flexible framing), the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro a prime (one focal length, usually brighter and lighter).
- ›Price: the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is $999, $200 under the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR.
- ›Stabilisation: only the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro has optical stabilisation — steadier handheld shots, especially on bodies without IBIS.
- ›Close-up: the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro reaches 1x magnification vs 0.16x — more for close-up and macro work.
- ›Weight: the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is 655g (1.44 lb) vs 750g (1.65 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 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is 16-55mm, the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is 80mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR for standard, the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro for short-telephoto / portrait.
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 80mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you want one-lens flexibility — a 16-55mm zoom covers what the fixed 80mm can't reframe.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro if you need more reach — it goes to 80mm vs 55mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you shoot close-ups — 1x magnification gets you true macro the other can't. Choose it if you prefer a fast, compact single focal length — an 80mm prime over a zoom. 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 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro?
Focal range: Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is 16-55mm, Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is 80mm — different framing and reach.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 16-55mm | 80mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| 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° | 20° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 24-84mm | 122-122mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 27 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.16x | 1x |
| 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 | $999 |
| Filter Size | 77mm | 62mm |
| Diameter | 83.3mm | 80mm |
| Length | 106mm | 123.5mm |
| Weight | 655g (1.44 lb) | 750g (1.65 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
