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Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS

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Consumer ratings:
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Looking for a Fujinon 18-55mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.Read more
The Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is a fast standard zoom lens for Fujifilm X-series compact system cameras. Offering a focal range of 27-84mm in 35mm terms, 4 stops of built-in image stabilisation, a compact and lightweight design, 0.1 second auto-focusing and an aperture ring, is the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS a viable alternative to the XF prime lenses that have been released so far? Read our Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS review to find out...Read more
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS has a lot of appeal for photographers who want more than the very basic kit lens offers, but don't need the pro build (or price) of the XF 16-55mm f/2.8.Read more
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Pros

  • fast
  • quiet and accurate
  • Sharp

Cons

  • The focus ring is quite narrow and has no hard stops at either
  • are no aperture markings on the lens barrel
  • Zooming is not internal

Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 14
  • Internal
  • yes
  • APS-C (crop)
  • 18, 55 mm
  • yes
  • Normal, Telephoto

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS - Pros & Cons

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS

Pros

  • fast
  • quiet and accurate
  • Sharp
  • smooth with bokeh
  • The colors
  • sharp with good detail
  • polycarbonate with deep grooves that offer excellent tactile feel
  • quality
  • Excellent OIS
  • great with my kit lens
  • Distortion results are surprisingly good for a kit zoom lens

Cons

  • The focus ring is quite narrow and has no hard stops at either
  • are no aperture markings on the lens barrel
  • Zooming is not internal
  • high-grade plastic barrel and non-rotating 58mm filter
  • There is no additional cost to you
  • the dusty environment would have made lens changes detrimental to my sensor
  • logging roads in the middle of heavy operating machinery
  • kit lenses often have a poor reputation
  • the light was really harsh on this sunny spring day
  • it would be in the extreme corners
  • comparatively hefty price tag

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Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mountFujifilm X
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Aperture
Aperture max2.8-4
Aperture min22
Aperture ringyes
Number of diaphragm blades7
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements14
Groups10
Special elements / coatings
  • 3 Aspherical elements
  • 1 Extra low dispersion element
Power zoomno
Zoom methodExpanding
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Dimensions
Weight10.93 oz
Diameter2.56 in
Length2.76 in
Filter size2.28 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length18 - 55
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent27 - 84
Maximum magnification0.08 x
4 stops claimedyes
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor type
STP
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.40
Distance scaleno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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