Fujifilm xf 16 55mm f 2 8 r lm wr ii vs fujifilm 16 50mm f 2 8 4 8?

The 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II is the one I'd pick for most people. It holds f/2.8 across the whole zoom, so it's brighter at the long end and better in low light. On an X body it frames like 24-82mm on full frame, and it's autofocus with no stabilisation. It also fits a long list of Fujifilm X cameras, from the X-E1 up to the X-T50 and X-E5.

The 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR gives up that constant aperture. You'll get less light as you zoom in, and it's the cheaper route if that trade-off suits you. I don't have its full spec page to hand, so check the fit and specs there before you buy.

If you want the original version of the constant f/2.8 zoom, the 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is larger and heavier than the II. For landscapes, the landscape guide explains why a wide zoom suits you there.

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