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Pros Pros
  • Fast, quiet, and reliable autofocus
  • Excellent center sharpness and optical performance
  • Solid, high-quality metal construction
  • Effective built-in optical image stabilization
  • Versatile focal range with a bright maximum aperture
Cons Cons
  • Visible distortion and softness at the edges of the frame
  • Inconsistent autofocus accuracy and tracking
  • Fragile plastic lens hood design
  • Lack of weather sealing
  • High price point for a standard zoom

Launch price Launch price $699
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 18-55mm f/2.8-4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Fujifilm X · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 30 cm (0.15x)
Filter thread Filter thread 58mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Weight & size Weight & size 310g (10.9 oz) · 65 x 70.4 mm (2.56 x 2.77 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 6, 2012
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $699
Lens mount Lens mount Fujifilm X
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 14
Groups Groups 10

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 18mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 55mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/2.8
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 79.1° - 28.4°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 30 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.15x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes

Weight Weight 310g (10.9 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 65mm (2.56 in)
Length Length 70.4mm (2.77 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 58mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Maximum extended length Maximum extended length 97.8mm