Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm
Weighing just 155g with full weather sealing, this 24mm-equivalent prime stands out as an exceptionally portable wide-angle option for Fujifilm X-mount. Its stepping motor delivers fast, near-silent autofocus, while the Super EBC coating and two aspherical elements maintain contrast and sharpness in challenging light. This lens is best for travel and landscape photographers who need a discreet, all-weather companion that won't weigh down their kit.
Focal length 16mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Fujifilm X
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 155 g
af type stepping motor
lens type wide-angle
61 Overall Score
Price MX$9,977
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 16 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Super EBC |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 49 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 170 |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 16-50mm | 100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 155 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 107 | 298 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Dual phase linear motor |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm | 86.9 | 23 | 96.8 | 87.8 | 65.2 | 20.2 | 16 | 33.6 | 98.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78 | 65.2 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.1 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.5 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 81.9 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.1 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.1 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.1 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.4 | 36.8 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.5 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.5 | 63.7 | 83.3 | 81 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87.1 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 84.1 | 80.9 | 33.6 | 65.3 | 36.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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