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Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR

The original constant-f/2.8 standard zoom for X-mount (24-84mm equivalent), replaced in 2024 by the lighter II. It has fast linear-motor AF and full weather sealing, but no stabilisation and a hefty 655g. Still a strong optical performer if you find one new or used.

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£1099 new
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Core
Released
2015
Focal Length
16–55mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Fujifilm X-mount
Filter Size
77mm
Dimensions
83.3mm diameter × 106mm length
Weight
655g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Linear motor — fast and quiet
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.16x
Min. Focus Distance
0.3m

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21 cameras compatible with the Fujifilm X-mount mount.

X-E2
Fujifilm
X-E2
£150
X-Pro1
Fujifilm
X-Pro1
£249
X-T1
Fujifilm
X-T1
£299
X-E3
Fujifilm
X-E3
£300
X-A7
Fujifilm
X-A7
£399
X-T30 II
Fujifilm
X-T30 II
£499
X-H1
Fujifilm
X-H1
£500
X-Pro2
Fujifilm
X-Pro2
£549
X-T2
Fujifilm
X-T2
£549
X-E4
Fujifilm
X-E4
£699
X-S10
Fujifilm
X-S10
£699
X-M5
Fujifilm
X-M5
£799
X-T30 III
Fujifilm
X-T30 III
£849
X-S20
Fujifilm
X-S20
£849
X-T4
Fujifilm
X-T4
£999
X-T50
Fujifilm
X-T50
£1099
X-E5
Fujifilm
X-E5
£1299
X-H2
Fujifilm
X-H2
£1399
X-T5
Fujifilm
X-T5
£1499
X-Pro3
Fujifilm
X-Pro3
£1599
X-H2S
Fujifilm
X-H2S
£2499
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
7.1
Street
5.9
Travel
6.8
Wedding & Events
8.9
Vlogging & Video
6.2
Filmmaking
6.9
Documentary
6.7
Landscape
7.9
Casual
6.8
Food
5.6
Architecture
7.6
Astrophotography
6.4
Underwater
7.5
✅ Great For
💍
Wedding & Events 8.9 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.
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Landscape 7.9 Strong on optical quality, focal length and weather sealing.
🏛️
Architecture 7.6 Strong on optical quality, focal length and filter compatibility.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🍽️
Food 5.6 Held back by close focusing and optical stabilisation.
📝 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 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR