Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS
Announced September 6, 2012
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS functions as a versatile, well-built zoom lens that offers a faster aperture than many standard kit alternatives. Although some users experience soft corners and distortion, it remains a highly capable and sharp performer for a variety of photographic genres.
Weighted from 15 reviewer scores
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
- 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 $699 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 18-55mm f/2.8-4
- Mount & coverage Fujifilm X APS-C
- Stabilization Optical IS
- Close focus 30 cm (0.15x)
- Filter thread 58mm
- Autofocus motor Linear motor
- Weight & size 310g (10.9 oz) · 65 x 70.4 mm (2.56 x 2.77 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 15 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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You may argue that it is just another kit lens but unlike its remote cousins it is obviously one stop faster.
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This lens definitely comes highly recommended.
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The Fujinon XF 18–55 mm f/2.8–4 OIS is a solid lens but, to tell you the truth, I really cannot decide whether it is only so much or that much.
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The Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS lens has excellent sharpness in the centre with effective optical stabilisation.
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The Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is much more than just a standard kit lens.
- Photo Review 8.8/10
Buy this lens if [y]ou want capable general-purpose lens for Fujifilm interchangeable-lens cameras.
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Affordable, reliable mid-range zoom with versatile focal range and fast maximum aperture.
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Because the zoom is darned sharp and optically quite a good performer across the board. It's just a heck of a lot more convenient, and being f/2.8-4, it's not all that slow a lens, either.
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One of the most appealing aspects of this lens is its versatility, catering to a wide range of photographic genres, from street to portrait to landscape.
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I like this lens a lot. It feels great to shoot, it's a stop faster than the crappy plastic 18-55mm imitations from Nikon and Canon, and everything I shot with it is always sharp, in perfect focus and never with any camera-shake induced blur, even in very dark conditions.
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The many features of the Fuji XF 18-55mm lens make it the king of kit lenses for me. None of the others combine such outstanding robustness and a wide maximum aperture, and many don’t offer such impressive optical performance or image stabilization.
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The fact that this lens is still offered as the go to “kit lens” on the X-T4 underlines my strong belief in it. This is a lens that offers balcony box views for cheap seat prices.
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The bottom line is that this zoom is one awesome lens. [...] This lens can do it all, which is what many want in a zoom.
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Plainly spoken, the XF 18-55mm is such a joy to use. Everything works as you would expect.
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Bar my minor gripe with sharpness (caveated with the fact I’ve probably bought a duff used lens), I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this lens to anyone with a Fujifilm camera [...] whether you’re just starting out or whether you’re a seasoned travel photographer.
