Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R vs Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR

Key Differences

  • Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R has a better min focus distance (18 cm vs 40 cm).
  • Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R has a better weight (116g (4.1 oz) vs 200g (7.1 oz)).
  • Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R has a better length (41mm vs 59.5mm).
  • Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR has a better max magnification (0.15x vs 0.1x).
Product
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R
Fujifilm
$449
Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR
Fujifilm
$449
Optical Design
Focal Length18mm50mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements810
Optical Groups79
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/2
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent27-27mm76-76mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingDC
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance18 cm40 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.15x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$449$449
Filter Size52mm46mm
Diameter64.5mm60.8mm
Length41mm59.5mm
Weight116g (4.1 oz)200g (7.1 oz)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo