Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II.
The redesigned f/2.8 constant standard zoom — dramatically smaller, lighter, and sharper than the original, with faster linear-motor autofocus.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The rare Mark II that is better by subtraction: Fujifilm cut the weight from 655g to 410g and made it noticeably sharper (Digital Camera World) while keeping the constant f/2.8. Two caveats — there is still no image stabilization, and it relies more on in-camera correction for pronounced distortion at both ends.”
The Gavler Verdict
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Precision Engineering
410g, 245g Lighter
PetaPixel measured the drop from 655g to 410g versus the original — a transformation in handling on X-T5 and X-H2 bodies.
Smaller, Lighter, and Sharper
DCW found the Mark II very noticeably smaller, lighter and sharper than the original while keeping the constant f/2.8; 72mm filter, down from 77mm.
Faster Linear-Motor Autofocus
LM autofocus that Fstoppers found tracks seamlessly, keeping subjects sharp without significant delay.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Community (88) and expert consensus (87) both improve on the original: reviewers credit the dramatic weight cut and sharper optics, while noting the Mark II still omits optical stabilization and leans more on in-camera correction for distortion. The weight and AF figures draw partly on PetaPixel's pre-production hands-on.
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Global Critique
“I'm really impressed that the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II is very noticeably smaller, lighter and sharper than the original version of the lens.”
“The downsizing comes at a price however and, based on our lab test results, the Mark II lens relies more heavily on automatic in-camera corrections for distortion. Native barrel and pincushion distortion are very pronounced towards the short and long ends of the zoom range respectively.”
“Fujifilm drastically cut the weight of the new version from 23.1 ounces (655 grams) down to 14.5 ounces (410 grams) which represents a huge change to the handling of this fast, general-purpose zoom.”
“In practical tests, the autofocus tracks seamlessly, keeping subjects sharp without significant delay.”
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