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Pros Pros
  • Versatile zoom range covering wide-angle to telephoto
  • Robust, weather-resistant build quality
  • Effective optical image stabilization
  • Strong center sharpness and contrast
  • Fast and quiet autofocus performance
Cons Cons
  • Soft image edges requiring smaller apertures
  • High price point compared to alternatives
  • Stiff or jerky zoom ring operation
  • Difficult to use in low-light environments
  • Noticeable barrel distortion at wide-angle

Launch price Launch price $899.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Fujifilm X · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 45 cm (0.27x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 490g (1 lb 1.3 oz) · 75.7 x 97.8 mm (2.98 x 3.85 in)

Announcement date Announcement date June 16, 2014
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $899.95
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 16
Groups Groups 12
Coatings Coatings HT-EBC

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 18mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 135mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/3.5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/5.6
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 76.5° - 12°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 45 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.27x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5 stops

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes

Weight Weight 490g (1 lb 1.3 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 75.7mm (2.98 in)
Length Length 97.8mm (3.85 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Internal zoom Internal zoom No