Lens comparison
Fujifilm XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR vs Fujifilm XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
Side by side on the Fujifilm X-T50: the view each gives, the weight with the camera and their sizes to one scale. No winner: the numbers that differ are the choice.
Side views to one scale from the makers' published sizes, mount on the left.
| Lens | Fujifilm XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR | Fujifilm XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16–50 mm | 18–55 mm |
| View on the X-T50 | 24–75 mm equiv. | 27–83 mm equiv. |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8–4.8 | f/2.8–4 |
| Stabilised | No | Yes |
| Made forSame | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 240 g | 310 g |
| With the X-T50 | 678 g | 748 g |
| Length × diameter | 71.4 × 65 mm | 70.4 × 65 mm |
| FilterSame | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Closest focus | 24 cm | 30 cm |
| Magnification | 0.3x | 0.15x |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No |
| FitSame | Fits and works | Fits and works |
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Questions
Which is lighter on the X-T50?
Fujifilm XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR: Fujifilm XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR 678 g against Fujifilm XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS 748 g with the camera, battery and card.
Which one is sharper?
We do not test lenses, so we cannot say; read reviews from people who have used both. The table compares what the makers publish.
Facts checked 9 Oct 2026 against the makers' specification pages. How we check