Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR vs Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR
The bottom line
Similar coverage, different speed: the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR opens to f/3.5 versus the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR's f/4 — more light and shallower background blur. The Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR gives that up to stay lighter (460g (1.01 lb)). It comes down to how much you value that extra brightness.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR if…
- ✓You shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR opens to f/3.5 vs the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR's f/4 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR is 18-120mm, Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR is 18-135mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Stabilisation: only the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR has optical stabilisation — steadier handheld shots, especially on bodies without IBIS.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR or the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR better?
Similar coverage, different speed: the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR opens to f/3.5 versus the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR's f/4 — more light and shallower background blur. The Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR gives that up to stay lighter (460g (1.01 lb)). It comes down to how much you value that extra brightness.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR 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 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR and the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR?
Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR opens to f/3.5 vs the Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR's f/4 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 18-120mm | 18-135mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 15 | 16 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | 76.5° – 13.5° | 76.5° – 12° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 27-183mm | 27-206mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 60 cm | 45 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 0.27x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $899 | $899 |
| Filter Size | 72mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 77.3mm | 75.7mm |
| Length | 123.5mm | 97.8mm |
| Weight | 460g (1.01 lb) | 490g (1.08 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
