Fujifilm XF 18-135 F3.5-5.6 OIS WR 18-135mm
A 7.5x zoom range covering 27-206mm equivalent and a 5-stop image stabilizer make this a uniquely versatile all-in-one lens for Fujifilm X-mount. The weather-sealed, 499g build withstands rain and dust while remaining light enough for all-day carry, and the inner focus motor delivers silent, 0.1-second autofocus. This is the ideal single-lens solution for travel and landscape photographers who prioritize framing flexibility and weather resistance over shallow depth of field.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong versatility (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong optical (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 10 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 135 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | HT-EBC multilayer coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | LM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 610 |
| Max Magnification | 0.27x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm XF 18-135 F3.5-5.6 OIS WR 18-135mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-135mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 490 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | LM | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM |
| 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 XF 18-135 F3.5-5.6 OIS WR 18-135mm | 53.7 | 13.8 | 73.1 | 35.3 | 94.4 | 21 | 95.7 | 45.7 | 96.9 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 89.3 | 85 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.6 | 67.3 | 68.7 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 68 | 62.6 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 93.1 | 67.7 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.5 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.2 | 92.4 | 55.5 | 93.4 |
Usage Scores
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