Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4.0 R OIS WR 16-80mm
The constant f/4 aperture across a 5x zoom range and a 6-stop optical image stabilization system make this lens a versatile, all-weather workhorse at just 440g. Its weather-sealed build and advanced Super EBC coating ensure reliable performance and clarity in challenging outdoor conditions. This is the ideal single-lens solution for landscape and travel photographers who need a lightweight, stabilized optic that covers wide-angle to short-telephoto without swapping glass.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong optical (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (26th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 28 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 80 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super EBC |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Automatic/manual |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 6 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4.0 R OIS WR 16-80mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-80mm | 18-140mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 440 | 315 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | Automatic/manual | stepping motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| 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 16-80mm f/4.0 R OIS WR 16-80mm | 13.9 | 25.9 | 74.3 | 39.2 | 87.8 | 22.6 | 93.1 | 83.3 | 99.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 83.8 | 82.6 | 88.5 | 79.7 | 96.2 | 32.2 | 96.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.6 | 78.2 | 83.3 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.4 | 87.1 | 93.3 | 81.5 | 85.6 | 69 | 69.2 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88 | 83 | 50.2 | 90.2 | 85.6 | 93.1 | 63.9 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 86.9 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.3 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.1 | 88 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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