Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
Fujifilm Nov 2018
Fujifilm APS-C

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR

This is a APS-C zoom lens for Fujifilm X, covering 8-16 mm (12-24 mm equivalent) and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 2018, it weighs 805 g and is weather-sealed. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is an ultra wide-angle zoom lens designed for X-mount APS-C cameras, offering a 12-24mm equivalent focal length range. With a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, it delivers consistent performance throughout the zoom range. The lens features a robust weather-sealed construction, making it suitable for challenging shooting environments. Its advanced optical design includes multiple aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements to minimize aberrations and ensure sharp, high-quality images.

f/2.8
Aperture
8–16mm
Focal
805 g
Weight
Nov 2018
Released
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Good for landscapearchitecture
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Lens type
Ultra wide-angle zoom lens
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length
8-16 mm (12-24 mm equivalent)
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
Yes
Number of diaphragm blades
9 (rounded)
Optical construction
20 elements in 13 groups (includes 4 aspherical, 3 ED, and 3 super ED elements)
Minimum focusing distance
0.25 m (9.8 inches)
Maximum magnification
0.1x
Filter size
N/A (built-in petal-shaped hood)
Dimensions
88 mm (diameter) x 121.5 mm (length)
Weight
805 g (1.77 lbs)
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
landscape, architecture

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.2% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
Reflections
01 Reflections by Raphael de Kadt
View from The Shard 1-4117
02 View from The Shard 1-4117 by Raphael de Kadt
Brighton Jubilee Library Interior 3-0948
03 Brighton Jubilee Library Interior 3-0948 by Raphael de Kadt
Cologne Cathedral (Dom) Nave and Transept
04 Cologne Cathedral (Dom) Nave and Transept by Raphael de Kadt
Bank of the old Rhine
05 Bank of the old Rhine by pe0s, Steven
WW1 fortress bunker
06 WW1 fortress bunker by pe0s, Steven
Wrapped II
07 Wrapped II by pe0s, Steven
Cobweb and nettles
08 Cobweb and nettles by pe0s, Steven
Vinkeveense plassen
09 Vinkeveense plassen by pe0s, Steven
Az utel\u00e1gaz\u00e1sn\u00e1l - At the fork in the road (2023.09)
10 Az utel\u00e1gaz\u00e1sn\u00e1l - At the fork in the road (2023.09) by
Wrapped
11 Wrapped by pe0s, Steven
1200hp
12 1200hp by pe0s, Steven
De Woerdense Verlaat
13 De Woerdense Verlaat by pe0s, Steven
De Haeck
14 De Haeck by pe0s, Steven
Bungy
15 Bungy by pe0s, Steven
Molenviergang Aarlanderveen
16 Molenviergang Aarlanderveen by pe0s, Steven
De Meije
17 De Meije by pe0s, Steven
Oudshoornpad
18 Oudshoornpad by pe0s, Steven
Hangar II
19 Hangar II by pe0s, Steven
Dutch Winter
20 Dutch Winter by pe0s, Steven
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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