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Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II
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Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II

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KEY FACTS
BrandFujifilm
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
VersionII
Pro BrandingXF
What We Like
+37% lighter than original Mark I (410g vs 655g) while maintaining optical quality
+Constant f/2.8 aperture across entire 24-84mm equivalent focal range for low-light performance
+Superior sharpness optimized for Fujifilm's 40MP sensors with improved edge-to-corner resolution
+Fast, near-silent linear AF motor with improved speed and accuracy over original version
+Improved maximum magnification of 0.21x vs 0.16x in original for better close-focus capability
+De-clickable aperture ring for smooth, silent video exposure control
Worth Knowing
−Slightly notchy zoom ring action with less smooth progression than original Mark I version
−Larger and heavier than some competing lenses like Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8
−Price point ($1199) unchanged from original despite being revised model, making it premium-tier
−Focus ring lacks hard stops at either end of focus range

General

Brand
Fujifilm
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Version
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The iteration or release number of a particular lens model.
II
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
XF
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Fujifilm X
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Fujifilm X
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Read our notes on general
The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is a professional weather-resistant standard zoom lens for Fujifilm's X-series interchangeable lens cameras. Released in 2024, the Mark II version is 37% lighter than the original, measuring 78.3x95mm and weighing 410g versus 655g. It improves resolving power, catering to Fujifilm's latest 40 megapixel cameras, and with no increase in purchase price. Highlights include an inner focusing system, a close-focus point of 30cm and 0.21x magnification across the entire zoom range, an iris diaphragm with 11 rounded blades, weather-resistant construction with 12 sealing points throughout the lens body, a fluorine coating on the front element for water and smudge resistance, and a high-speed linear AF motor that enables rapid and precise autofocus in speeds as fast as 0.02 seconds.

Physical

Lens Weight
410 g
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
95 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
72 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
16–55 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
30 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes