Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR

Fujifilm
72 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony
90 Overall Score

Scores

Budget
Fujifilm
79
Sony
100
Video Cinema
Fujifilm
90
Sony
83
Street
Fujifilm
78
Sony
89
Professional
Fujifilm
89
Sony
73
Travel
Fujifilm
61
Sony
85
Portrait
Fujifilm
85
Sony
83
Wildlife Sports
Fujifilm
78
Sony
84
Landscape
Fujifilm
72
Sony
73
Macro
Fujifilm
69
Sony
70

Specifications

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WRSony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Optics
Typewide-anglezoom
Focal Length Min8 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max16 mm135 mm
Elements1916
Groups1412
Aspherical Elements4★1
ED Elements6★2
CoatingNano-GI (Gradient Index) coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountFujifilm XSony E
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight1.25 kg0.33 kg★
Filter Thread88 mm55 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeLinear motorLinear motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm★450 mm
Max Magnification0.1x0.29x★

Pros & Cons

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR

  • Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average build (23rd percentile)
  • Below average social proof (29th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile

Pricing

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is CA$1,251 cheaper (2.6x less).

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR0.036score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.2x better value for money

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR Better at:

PortraitProfessionalVideo Cinema

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelWildlife Sports

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