Fujifilm xf 18 55mm f 2 8 4 r lm ois vs fujifilm 16 55mm f 2 8?

Both are Fujifilm zooms for APS-C bodies, and the main difference is the aperture. The XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS gets darker as you zoom, but it has optical stabilisation and is a much better lens than a typical kit zoom. It's the sensible everyday pick.

The XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II holds f/2.8 across the whole zoom, which matters for low light and shallow depth of field. The original 16-55mm f/2.8 was the first constant f/2.8 standard zoom for X, and it's larger and heavier than the II.

I'd choose the 16-55 II if you shoot indoors or want blur at the long end. Otherwise, the 18-55 is the easier one to carry. My 16-55 pages don't list compatible bodies, so check that before you buy.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.