Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR
The constant f/4 aperture across its 18-120mm power zoom range makes this lens ideal for video work requiring smooth, silent focal length shifts without exposure changes. Its bundle adds immediate value with multiple filter kits and a memory card, positioning it as a ready-to-shoot package for hybrid shooters. This lens is best for videographers and content creators who need a versatile, all-in-one zoom for run-and-gun shooting on Fujifilm X-mount cameras.
Focal length 18-120mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Fujifilm X
Weather Sealed Yes
af type Linear Autofocus Motor
lens type zoom
37 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong optical (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 120 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 610 |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-120mm | 28-300mm | 18-55mm | 17-40mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 590 | 205 | 535 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | VXD linear motor | pulse stepping motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR | 53.9 | 14 | 69.6 | 30.3 | 91.7 | 21.8 | 95.1 | 20.8 | 34.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.7 | 63.1 | 83.1 | 96.3 | 71 | 97.9 | 50.7 | 79.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 Compare | 84.7 | 81.4 | 83.7 | 95.3 | 54.7 | 82.9 | 82.8 | 86.2 | 92.3 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.9 | 97 | 67.2 | 72.2 | 96.7 | 95.3 | 75.7 | 94.1 | 34.4 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 86.7 | 83.9 | 48.9 | 86.2 | 88.4 | 80.5 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.4 | 71 | 37.4 | 78 | 82.9 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 79.4 |
Usage Scores
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