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Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II
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Fujifilm · 16-55 mm · f/2.8 · Fujifilm X mount · APS-C

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

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KEY FACTS
BrandFujifilm
Announcement dateOct 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Oct 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optics

Min Aperture
f/22
Optical Formula
16 elements in 11 groups
Aspherical Elements
4
ED Glass
1 Super ED, 3 ED elements
Angle of View
83.2° (16mm) to 29° (55mm)
Min focal length
16 mm
Max focal length
55 mm
Focal range
ⓘ
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
16-55 mm
Zoom lens
ⓘ
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
2.8
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
30 cm01500

Autofocus

Type
Linear motor
AF Speed
0.02 seconds
Maximum Magnification
0.21x

Build

Barrel Material
High-grade metal
Mount Material
Brass

Weather resistance

Dust & Moisture
Resistant with 12 sealing points
Fluorine Coating
Front element
Low Temperature
Operates to -10°C (14°F)

Features

Aperture Ring
Traditional with 1/3 step increments, de-clickable switch for video
Focusing System
Inner focusing
Coatings
HT-EBC, Fluorine
Non Rotating Filter Thread
Yes
Extended Length
122mm at long end

Physical

Lens weight
410 g
Lens length
ⓘ
How long the lens is from front to back.
95 mm
Front filter size
ⓘ
Diameter of attachable filters.
72 mm
Lens mount
ⓘ
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
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C