Fujifilm

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS

Fujifilm's versatile standard zoom for the X-mount system — covering a 27–84mm full-frame equivalent range with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 at the wide end and built-in optical image stabilisation. A superb kit zoom that holds its own against much more expensive options, often bundled with X-T bodies.

GearFrame's Take

The standard zoom to start your Fujifilm X system — versatile, sharp, and with built-in OIS for handheld freedom.

Starting from
£679 new
Used from £200 (eBay)
Average price across retailers: ~£449
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New
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£549
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Clifton Cameras
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£679
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Used
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£200
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Wex Photo Video used
£221
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Value & Depreciation
£599
Launch price
→
£399
Today
=
33%
Value drop
Over ~13 years, this camera has cost roughly £15/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2013
Focal Length
18–55mm
Aperture
f/2.8-4
Compatible Mount
Fujifilm X-mount
Dimensions
65mm diameter × 70.4mm length
Weight
330g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Linear motor (LM) — fast, quiet, ideal for video
Optical IS
OIS (3.5 stops) — effective for handheld shooting
Min. Focus Distance
35cm minimum focus distance

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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
6.1
Street
6.1
Travel
6.9
Wedding & Events
7.2
Vlogging & Video
6.5
Filmmaking
6.8
Documentary
5.8
Landscape
6.3
Casual
7.4
Food
5.0
Architecture
6.1
Astrophotography
4.6
Underwater
4.6
✅ Great For
📷
Casual 7.4 Strong on focal length, portability and value for money.
💍
Wedding & Events 7.2 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🤿
Underwater 4.6 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
🌌
Astrophotography 4.6 Held back by maximum aperture and focal length.
🍽️
Food 5.0 Held back by close focusing and maximum aperture.
📝 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 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS
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