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Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS
79 PixelMeter Score 8 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Compact and lightweight design for portability
  • Good central image sharpness and low chromatic aberration
  • Effective optical image stabilization
  • Silent and accurate autofocus performance
  • Versatile 16mm wide-angle focal length
Cons Cons
  • Budget-oriented plastic build quality
  • Softness at image edges and longer focal lengths
  • Lack of manual aperture ring and premium tactile feel
  • Susceptibility to lens flare and contrast loss in bright light
  • Unrefined bokeh quality

Launch price Launch price $399.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Fujifilm X · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Filter thread Filter thread 58mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 195g (6.9 oz) · 62.48 x 65.28 mm (2.46 x 2.57 in)

Announcement date Announcement date June 24, 2013
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $399.95
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 XC

Elements Elements 12
Groups Groups 10

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 16mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 50mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/3.5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/5.6
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

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

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Aperture ring Aperture ring No

Weight Weight 195g (6.9 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 62.48mm (2.46 in)
Length Length 65.28mm (2.57 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 58mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None