Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR vs Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II

Both are Fujifilm X mount zooms for travel and everyday — 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 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR	Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II
Focal length	18-135mm	16-50mm
Max aperture	f/3.5-5.6	f/3.5-5.6
Type	zoom	zoom
Coverage	APS-C	APS-C
Mount	Fujifilm X	Fujifilm X

Which should you buy?

the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR covers 18-135mm 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 Fujinon XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR and the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II?
The Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 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.

Do the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM 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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