Fujifilm
Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR
The Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR lands as a solid mid-range camera lense, built around f/2.8.
67/100
f/2.8Fujifilm XAPS-CWide Angle ZoomXF12-24
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Why we rate it
- Constant aperture (zoom)
- Weather sealed
- Above-average elements
- No in-lens stabilisation
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountFujifilm X
FormatAPS-C
Crop factor1.5
Manufacturer lineXF
Optics
Focal length min8 mm
Focal length max16 mm
35 mm equivalent12 mm
Lens typeWide Angle Zoom
Max aperturef/2.8
Max aperture (f-number)2.8
Constant aperture (zoom)Yes
Elements20
Groups13
Aspherical elements4
ED / LD elements6
Focusing
Autofocus motorLM
Design and build
Weather sealedYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowFujifilm XF 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR vs Sony Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount
Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WRSony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount
| FujifilmFujifilm XF 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WRThis page | SonySony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67 /100Better | 66 /100 |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | E-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | Full-Frame |
Who it's for
Is the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR 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 in-lens stabilisation, 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.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 67/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR?
Its constant aperture (zoom) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S?
The NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S scores 68/100 versus this one at 67/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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