Fujifilm
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0
The Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 lands as a solid mid-range camera lense, built around F2.8.
69/100
F2.8Fujifilm XAPS-CZoom LensXF27.4-83.8
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Why we rate it
- Rounded aperture
- In-lens stabilisation
- Aperture ring
- No constant aperture (zoom)
- No weather sealed
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountFujifilm X
FormatAPS-C
Manufacturer lineXF
Optics
Focal length min18 mm
Focal length max55 mm
35 mm equivalent27.4 mm
Lens typeZoom Lens
Max apertureF2.8
Max aperture (f-number)2.8
Min apertureF2.8-4.0
Elements14
Groups10
Aspherical elements3
ED / LD elements1
Aperture blades7
Rounded apertureYes
Stabilisation
In-lens stabilisationYes
Design and build
Filter thread58 mm
Controls
Aperture ringYes
More specs
Image stabilizationYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowFujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 vs Canon Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
| FujifilmFujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0This page | CanonCanon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69 /100Better | 67 /100 |
| Max aperture | F2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | Full-frame |
Who it's for
Is the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 69/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0?
Its rounded aperture stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM?
The Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM scores 71/100 versus this one at 69/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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