FUJIFILM XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II Lens

FUJIFILM XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II Lens: Professional APS-C Zoom Lens

The FUJIFILM XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II lens is designed for APS-C format FUJIFILM X-Mount mirrorless cameras. It covers a wide-angle to portrait-length range. This translates to 24-84mm on a full-frame camera. It's ideal for landscapes, streets, portraits, and events. The new version is 37% smaller and 38% lighter than its predecessor. It’s easier to handle, especially when moving around.

This lens is built to withstand tough conditions. It resists dust, moisture, and cold down to -10°C. Its autofocus system is fast and quiet. Photographers and videographers won’t be disturbed while working. The constant f/2.8 aperture helps in different lighting, improving control over depth of field and keeping images clear in low light.

The lens includes 16 elements in 11 groups. These include four aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements. They reduce distortion and color fringing. This enhances clarity and color accuracy. The lens also works with FUJIFILM's IBIS to reduce camera shake, useful in dim light or when shooting by hand.

Additional features make the lens more user-friendly. It has internal focusing to maintain its size, which helps when using tripods or stabilizers. A detachable hood protects against flare and damage. A fluorite coating on the front element repels water, oil, and fingerprints, making it easy to keep clean.

The lens focuses up to 0.25m at 16mm and weighs just 410g. It suits photographers who need dependable, high-quality performance. The FUJIFILM XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II lens is essential for those serious about photography, offering outstanding image quality and reliability for all kinds of creative work.

More Details:

• Compact and Lightweight Design: Despite its robust capabilities, the lens is 37% smaller and 38% lighter than its predecessor. This makes it incredibly easy to carry and operate, especially during extended shooting sessions, ensuring that photographers can work without the burden of a heavy kit.

• Enhanced Weather Resistance: Built to withstand harsh conditions, the lens features comprehensive weather sealing that protects against dust, moisture, and cold temperatures down to -10°C. This reliability allows photographers to shoot confidently in a variety of challenging outdoor environments.

• Advanced Autofocus System: Equipped with a linear motor, the autofocus system is both swift and silent, making it ideal for capturing sharp images in dynamic settings without disturbing the scene, which is particularly beneficial for wildlife and event photography.

• Consistent Aperture for Optimal Light Control: The constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range allows for precise control of depth of field and consistent exposure settings in varying lighting conditions, enabling high-quality captures even in low light.

• Superior Optical Performance: With an arrangement of 16 elements in 11 groups that includes four aspherical elements and three ED elements, the lens minimizes optical distortions and chromatic aberration. This design ensures sharp, clear images with excellent color accuracy.

• In-body Image Stabilization Compatibility: Compatible with FUJIFILM's IBIS system, this lens aids in reducing camera shake effects, which is crucial for low-light shooting and when using slower shutter speeds, to maintain image sharpness and clarity.

Applications:

• Landscape Photography: With its wide-angle to moderate telephoto range, this lens is perfect for capturing expansive landscapes, providing the ability to frame wide vistas and zoom in on specific details without changing lenses.

• Street Photography: The lens' fast f/2.8 aperture and responsive autofocus make it ideal for the quick, dynamic environment of street photography, where light conditions can change rapidly and discreet, unobtrusive shooting is necessary.

• Portrait Photography: The 55mm end of the zoom range offers an excellent focal length for portraits, providing flattering perspective and beautiful background bokeh, while the constant f/2.8 aperture allows for excellent subject isolation.

• Event Photography: From weddings to concerts, the fast aperture and robust build quality make it reliable in various lighting conditions and weather, ensuring key moments are captured with clarity and detail.

• Travel Photography: Its rugged construction paired with dust and weather resistance makes it an excellent companion for travel, where versatility and durability are key to capturing high-quality images across diverse environments.

• Video Production: Thanks to its quiet and smooth autofocus system, this lens is also well-suited for video recording, allowing for sharp focus transitions and steady shooting, crucial for producing professional-quality video content.

• Focal Length: 16-55mm (24-84mm equivalent on a full-frame camera)
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Construction: 16 elements in 11 groups
• Focus Type: Internal focus
• Closest Focusing Distance: 0.25m (at 16mm)
• Filter Diameter: 72mm
• Dimensions: 95 x 73.5mm
• Weight: 410g
• Weather Resistance: Yes
• Compatibility: FUJIFILM X-Mount mirrorless cameras

• FUJIFILM XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II Lens
• Detachable Lens Hood
• Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap
• Lens Wrapping Cloth
• User Manual