Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR Review

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR ($799.95) comes in between the basic starter zoom lenses for entry-level cameras and high-end f/2.8 options in both pricing and features. It's got a longer zoom range than the company's first lens of this type, the XF 18-55mm F2.8-4, but costs just $100 more. It's good enough for existing system owners to mull it over as an upgrade to replace their current zoom, and should be the first choice for most photographers buying into the Fujifilm X camera system.A Sturdy, Weather-Protected Build The XF 16-80mm is about average size for a standard zoom with its coverage range. It measures 3.5 by 3.1 inches (HD) and weighs 15.5 ounces. As with most zooms of this type, the lens features a telescoping design, extending out farther from the camera body as you zoom in. It's purpose-built for Fujifilm's APS-C camera system, where it covers the wide end of a standard angle through a short telephoto focal range. Its angle of view matches a 24-120mm zoo...

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR covers a bigger zoom range than basic starter lenses, but is still available as a discounted add-on in camera kits.

All-weather build; Strong optical performance; Aperture control ring; 1:4 macro focus; Minimal breathing; Optical stabilization

Front element omits anti-smudge coating; Edge resolution suffers at f/4

FUJIFILM XF f/4 R OIS WR Lens review

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with X Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR lens good for?

Optical Image Stabilization, Weather-sealed, Autofocus, Aperture Ring, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture at Tele end, Constant f4 aperture throughout the range, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, Lens Extends while zooming

Optical Image Stabilization, Weather-sealed, Autofocus, Aperture Ring, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture at Tele end, Constant f4 aperture throughout the range, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, Lens Extends while zooming

FUJIFILM XF f/4 R OIS WR Lens review

With the partial caveat regarding edge sharpness under some circumstances, overall the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR lens put in a pretty sparkling performance. Above all, it has proved to be an incredibly useful range of focal lengths and I could easily imagine this lens staying firmly...

Very high central sharpness, Virtually zero CA, Superb flare resistance, Excellent handling, Quality manufacture, Low distortion, Low vignetting, Constant f/4 maximum aperture

Edge sharpness, Slightly indistinct aperture click stops

FUJIFILM XF f/4 R OIS WR Lens review

We expected a lot and we got much less. We found out the Fujinon is optically a sensible lens with a universal focal range, fast and accurate autofocus and a very efficient image stabilization.

solid, weather-sealed casing,, very good image quality in frame centre,, sensible image quality on the edge of the frame in the 16-50 mm range,, imperceptible longitudinal chromatic aberration,, better correction of lateral chromatic aberration than in the case of direct rivals,, slight coma,,...

weak image quality on the edge of the frame at 80 mm,, distinct astigmatism at 80 mm,, huge distortion in RAW files,, distinct vignetting in RAW files,, performance against bright light could have been better.