Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens

Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens Summary

The Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens is the replacement for the previous highly acclaimed kit lens for Fuji X mount APS-C cameras. Its full-frame equivalent zoom range of 24-76mm offers an exceptionally versatile working range, covering highly sought after prime lengths, such as 24mm, 35mm and 50mm. This allows you to capture a huge variety of shots, from epic landscapes and intimate portraits, to travel, street photography and video.

This new optical design from Fujifilm includes 3 ED and 3 Aspherical elements for sharp, detailed high image quality, which supports 40 megapixel resolution sensors found across the lineup in cameras like the X-T5, X-T50 and X-H2.

The lens features a 9-blade aperture, which renders beautiful rounded bokeh and soft out-of-focus areas, while the linear focus motor supports fast and silent AF for both stills and video. A close minimum focus distance and high magnification extend the versatility of this Fujifilm X mount lens even further, while weather resistance and an inner zoom construction make it ideal for outdoor creators who might get stuck in a downpour.

Weighing just 240g means this compact 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR lens is at home on any smaller Fuji camera body, and fits in a compact bag without weighing you down while out and about.

Key Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens Features

• Kit lens with a 24-76mm zoom range (full-frame equivalent)
• Supports high-resolution 40 megapixel camera sensors
• High image quality from ED and Aspherical elements
• 9-blade aperture creates beautiful bokeh
• Inner zoom design
• Fast and quiet linear AF motor
• 24cm minimum focus distance with 0.3x maximum magnification
• Compact 58mm filter thread
• Weather resistant design
• Weighs just 240g

Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens in More Detail

Covers a versatile zoom range

With a full-frame equivalent 24-76mm the XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens offers an incredibly versatile zoom range for a wide variety of shooting styles. The variable aperture supports good subject separation for portraits, street photography and genres where you want to separate the subject from distractions, or you can stop the lens down to capture landscapes, cityscapes and interiors.

Powerful optics for high resolution cameras

With an optical design that includes 11 elements arranged into 9 groups, with 3 ED and 3 Aspherical elements the new kit zoom lens from Fujifilm is powerful enough for the very latest cameras.

The lens can resolve 40+ megapixels as required by Fujifilm’s newest CMOS sensor designs, with well controlled image artefacts including various chromatic aberrations and colour fringing. For creators who want beautiful bokeh and soft defocus areas the 9-bladed aperture delivers in spades, while the close 24cm minimum focus distance and 0.3x maximum magnification allow you to capture frame-filling images, which will wow your audience.

Linear motor for quiet AF

Autofocus is handled quickly and quietly by Fujifilm’s linear AF motor, which is barely audible regardless of whether capturing stills or video. The quiet nature of the system ensures you can work in environments such as weddings and events, where noise should be kept to a minimum.

Robust design

Not only is the XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens small and lightweight, but it features comprehensive weather sealing for all of your outdoor adventures. Furthermore, the inner zoom mechanism reduces the chance of dust and moisture entering the lens, as well as maintaining the compact size while zooming.

This helps to keep excellent balance with great handling while handholding, and works perfectly when shooting with a compact gimbal stabiliser or a compact travel tripod.

What’s in the box

• Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens

Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens Specifications

Our verdict

The Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens arrives as a superior replacement for its predecessor, setting a new standard for kit lenses designed for Fuji X-mount APS-C cameras. With a full-frame equivalent zoom range of 24-76mm, it spans critical prime lengths, providing the flexibility to shoot everything from sweeping landscapes and close-up portraits to street scenes and video projects.

This lens integrates advanced optical elements, including three ED and three Aspherical elements, which ensure sharp, high-resolution images, which resolve high resolution sensors up to 40 megapixels found in cameras throughout the X series lineup. The inclusion of a 9-blade aperture enhances this lens’s ability to produce beautifully rounded bokeh and smooth defocus areas, making it ideal for both artistic photography and video recording where the subject should be separated from the background.

The fast and silent linear autofocus motor is perfect for capturing spontaneous moments instantly, while the close minimum focusing distance and high magnification ratio add to its versatility, for various photographic situations. Additionally, the weather-resistant construction and inner zoom mechanism provide reliability and usability in challenging environments, so you can shoot in bad weather with less worry about your gear.

At just 240g this zoom lens is super lightweight and compact enough to fit easily in a camera bag, which ensures that the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR Lens becomes an indispensable tool for creators of all levels.

If you’re selling an old lens to upgrade, why not try out free trade-in service for a quotation, and if you decide to go ahead use the money to offset the cost of the new 16-50mm lens.