Fujifilm XF16-50mm F2.8-4.8 R LM WR

Praised by Experts

• ✓Professional reviewers highlight the lens as 70 g lighter than the XF 18‑55 mm, emphasizing its pocket‑size advantage.
• ✓Internal zoom is praised as a mechanical improvement that maintains balance and constant size throughout the range.
• ✓Weather sealing receives strong commendation for enabling reliable outdoor shooting in adverse conditions.
• ✓Linear‑motor AF is described as fast, quiet, and accurate, with good subject detection for video work.
• ✓Optical design delivers low chromatic aberration, good flare resistance, and solid resolution across the focal range.

Criticized by Experts

• ✗Variable aperture is slower than the prior kit lens, resulting in a half‑stop loss at the telephoto end.
• ✗Lack of optical image stabilization is noted as a drawback compared to the XF 18‑55 mm OIS version.
• ✗Edge performance becomes softer at 35‑50 mm, which may be more apparent on 40 MP+ sensors.
• ✗Sun‑star rendering is weak and some distortion persists without automatic correction.
• ✗The aperture ring is unmarked because of the variable aperture, which reviewers find inconvenient.