Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR vs Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II

Both are Fujifilm X mount zooms for travel — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-09-01 · Fujifilm X mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR	Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II
Focal length	10-24mm	16-50mm
Max aperture	f/4	f/3.5-5.6
Type	zoom	zoom
Coverage	APS-C	APS-C
Mount	Fujifilm X	Fujifilm X

Which should you buy?

the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II opens wider (f/3.5-5.6) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR covers 10-24mm and the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II covers 16-50mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot

Where to buy

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WRSee price on Amazon

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR and the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II?
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR is 10-24mm f/4 zoom, APS-C; the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II is 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom, APS-C. Both fit the Fujifilm X mount.

Which is better in low light, the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR or the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II?
The Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II — its f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4 of the other.

Do the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR and Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Fujifilm X mount lenses, so they fit Fujifilm X-T/X-H/X-Pro/X-E/X-S series (APS-C).

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