Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OISvs 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS Fujifilm Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS (2013) Starting from £399 new Best for Travel, everyday & family photography View Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS
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Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021) Starting from £599 new Best for Landscape, astrophotography & architecture on Sony APS-C View 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Travel, Everyday & Family Photography — Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS (2013): The standard zoom to start your Fujifilm X system — versatile, sharp, and with built-in OIS for handheld freedom.

Landscape, Astrophotography & Architecture On Sony Aps-C — 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021): The definitive ultra-wide zoom for Sony APS-C — f/2.8 at 11mm in a compact, affordable, weather-sealed package.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

Quick take: The fujifilm xf 18-55mm f/2.8-4 r lm ois is the most affordable; only the 11-20mm f/2.8 di iii-a rxd is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS (2013)11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD (2021)
Price £399 £599
Sensor f/2.8–4 (variable max aperture) Sony E-mount (APS-C)
Video 35cm minimum focus distance N/A — lens
Autofocus Linear motor (LM) — fast, quiet, ideal for video Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive (RXD) — quiet and fast
Stabilisation OIS (3.5 stops) — effective for handheld shooting None
Burst Rate N/A N/A
Battery Life N/A N/A
Weight 310g 335g
Dimensions 65mm diameter × 70.4mm length 73mm diameter × 86.2mm length
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder N/A N/A
Screen N/A N/A
Mount Fujifilm X-mount 67mm filter thread
Memory Cards N/A N/A
Connectivity N/A N/A

Suitability by genre

Genre Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
Travel
9.0
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Vlogging & Video
7.0
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Street
7.0
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Landscape —
9.0
Astrophotography —
9.0
Architecture —
9.0
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