Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f2.8 R LM WR II

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f2.8 R LM WR II

The Fujinon XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is the successor to the popular fast standard Fujinon XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR lens and is the new flagship model in the XF lens range. At just 410 grams, it is a good third lighter than its predecessor. Thanks to an optimized lens configuration, it also achieves even better imaging performance over the entire Zoom range.

The lens covers the frequently used focal length range from 16 mm to 55 mm (equivalent to 24 mm to 84 mm KB) and offers a consistently high speed of F2.8. It is suitable for a wide range of subjects, such as nature, landscape and portraits. The XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is the first XF lens to feature mechanical aperture stop deactivation, which enables stepless and silent aperture control when shooting video. With its high performance and universal usability, the new lens expands the visual expression possibilities in photography and filming

. High image quality and speed

The XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II offers a constant speed of F2.8 over the entire focal length range from 16mm wide-angle to 55mm telephoto (equivalent to 24mm to 84mm KB). The optical design comprises 16 elements in eleven groups, including four aspherical lenses, one Super ED lens and three ED lenses. This lens system ensures high resolution right into the corners of the image and minimizes optical colour errors (chromatic aberrations) even at large apertures.

The ultra-precise production of the aspherical lenses allows an even softer and more beautiful bokeh effect compared to the previous model, as disturbing ring patterns are better suppressed. The shortest focusing distance over the entire focal length range is just 0.3 meters, enabling close-ups with up to 0.21x magnification.

Compact and lightweight

Advanced optical technologies enable thinner lens elements, making the new lens significantly more compact and lighter. Compared to the previous model, the overall length has been reduced by around eleven millimetres and the housing volume by more than a third (approx. 37.8 %). The new model weighs only around 410 grams, which is also a good third (approx. 37.4 %) less.

Water and dustproof

The lens has a weatherproof housing. Twelve seals protect the internal components from splash water and dust. The front lens has a water and dirt-repellent fluorine coating that is easy to clean. Combined with an X-series weather-sealed camera body, the lens offers reliable performance even during extended use in adverse weather conditions.

Advanced video functionality

The new mechanical disengagement of the aperture stop allows you to switch to smooth and silent aperture control and exposure control when shooting movies.*1 The advanced design of the lens minimizes focus breathing and thus ensures a constant image section during focusing.

Fast and quiet autofocus

Internal focusing, lightweight focus lens groups and a powerful linear motor enable fast and precise focusing in up to 0.02 seconds.

2 Effortlessly lock onto the subject at the decisive moment

*1 This feature requires a firmware update for compatible camera bodies. Future firmware updates are planned for current models such as the FUJIFILM X-H2S, FUJIFILM X-H2, FUJIFILM X-T5, FUJIFILM X-S20 and FUJIFILM X-T50.
*2 Fujifilm measurement according to CIPA guidelines, measured at wide-angle setting with FUJIFILM X-T4 mirrorless digital camera in phase AF mode and with high performance mode activated.