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Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8
83 PixelMeter Score 12 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Compact, lightweight, and robust weather-sealed build
  • High optical sharpness suitable for 40MP sensors
  • Internal zoom mechanism and improved macro capability
  • Fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus
  • Excellent value when purchased as part of a kit
Cons Cons
  • Variable aperture becomes slower at the telephoto end
  • Unappealing bokeh and poor handling of high-contrast light
  • Soft corner performance at wide focal lengths
  • High standalone price and reliance on digital distortion correction
  • Lack of optical image stabilization

Launch price Launch price $699.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Fujifilm X · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 24 cm (0.3x)
Filter thread Filter thread 58mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Weight & size Weight & size 240g (8.5 oz) · 65 x 71.4 mm (2.56 x 2.81 in)

Announcement date Announcement date May 16, 2024
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $699.95
Lens mount Lens mount Fujifilm X
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series XF

Elements Elements 11
Groups Groups 9
Special elements Special elements 3 aspherical, 3 ED

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 16mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 50mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/2.8
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/4.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 83.2° - 31.7°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 24 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.3x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes

Weight Weight 240g (8.5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 65mm (2.56 in)
Length Length 71.4mm (2.81 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 58mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Internal zoom Internal zoom Yes

Lens hood Lens hood Included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Not supported