Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Review

The Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR was the first pro-level zoom lens the Fujinon’s X series cameras. Even at maximum zoom, this lens maintains a f/2.8 aperture. It’s weather resistant against moisture and dust, and incredibly sharp at nearly every focal length.

Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Features

The Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has a physical aperture ring that goes from f/2.8 through f/22, with stops at every 1/3. There’s also an A position that allows for automatic control. Like most Fujinon lenses, the front element has the manual focus ring right behind it. Included with the lens is a reversible petal-style lens hood.

Everything about the Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR is well-made. It contains dual focus motors that create a super quick autofocus. The 16-55mm has the ability to focus down to 11.8″, regardless of the focal range. You can easily smooth out-of-focus highlights with the 9-blade aperture.

Image Quality

The Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR takes beautiful photographs. Even if you’re a beginner or just getting used to the Fujinon X-series, you won’t have any problem taking sharp photos. What I really love is how the outer edges aren’t blurred or distorted when really centering on an object.

Is the Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR perfect? No, there’s a teeny bit of blue/yellow fringing on the edges, but nothing compared to most of the other models we’ve reviewed. This fringing is easily removed with Lightroom’s defringe feature.

Moving up and down the aperture settings don’t result in any loss or increase in quality. The Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR is a very consistent lens.

Pros

Very sharp
Consistent f/2.8
No distortion
Weather sealed

Cons

No image stablization
Slight blue/yellow fringing at edges