Fujifilm

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

The 24–76mm-equivalent kit zoom that replaced the XF 18-55mm: 240 g, weather sealed, linear-motor AF and 0.3× close focus, resolving well enough for the 40 MP bodies it ships with. It loses the old lens's OIS, so it is best on IBIS bodies such as the X-T5, X-S20 and X-T50.

Starting from
£599 new
Used from £434 (Wex Photo Video)
Available at 3 retailers
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RetailerPrice
Clifton Cameras
Clifton Cameras
£599
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video used
£434
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Value & Depreciation
£699
Launch price
→
£599
Today
=
14%
Value drop
Over ~2 years, this camera has cost roughly £50/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2024
Lens Type
Standard zoom
Focal Length
16–50mm
Aperture
f/2.8-4.8
Compatible Mount
Fujifilm X-mount
Filter Size
58mm
Dimensions
65.0mm diameter × 71.4mm length
Weight
240g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Linear motor
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.6
Street
6.2
Travel
7.4
Wedding & Events
7.1
Vlogging & Video
6.6
Filmmaking
6.1
Documentary
6.6
Landscape
7.3
Casual
7.6
Food
5.3
Macro
4.7
Architecture
6.7
Astrophotography
5.7
Underwater
6.9
✅ Great For
📷
Casual 7.6 Strong on focal length, portability and value for money.
✈️
Travel 7.4 Strong on portability, focal length and weather sealing.
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Landscape 7.3 Strong on focal length, weather sealing and portability.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🔬
Macro 4.7 Held back by optical stabilisation and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR