Fujifilm
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R
A solid mid-range pick in the camera lenses line-up, with Camera Lenses up front.
58/100
Camera Lenses
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Why we rate it
- Scores 58/100
- Built for the job
- No constant aperture (zoom)
- No in-lens stabilisation
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R wins and loses
Full specification
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Design and build
Weight160 g
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowFujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R vs Third-party 50mm F1.2 APS-C Manual Focus Prime Lens
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R50mm F1.2 APS-C Manual Focus Prime Lens
| FujifilmFujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 RThis page | Third-party50mm F1.2 APS-C Manual Focus Prime Lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58 /100 | 58 /100 |
| Max aperture | — | F1.2 |
| Mount | — | Leica L |
| Format | — | APS-C |
| Weight | 160 g | — |
Who it's for
Is the Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need constant aperture (zoom), in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R?
Its overall 58/100 rating against the rest of the camera lenses class.
How does it compare to the 24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E?
The 24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E scores 59/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DGDN II for Sony E
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