At the time Fujifilm announced the Fujinon XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR, they made quite a fuzz about it ... but then that's what marketeers do. The truth is in the pudding and the pudding doesn't taste all that great.

Conclusions Recent lenses for the Fuji X system have been consistently excellent, but the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is more down to earth. If you're expecting an optically perfect gem, you'll be disappointed.

Strong center sharpness; 7.5x zoom ratio; Image stabilization system; Even illumination from corner to corner; Quick focus; Sturdy, weather-sealed build

Inconsistent edge quality; Some distortion at 18mm; Expensive

Given its $899.95 asking price and the superb performance delivered by most modern Fujinon lenses, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is somewhat disappointing. The zoom matches the field of view of many premium kit lenses for APS-C camera systems, sports a design that protects it from dust and splashes, and is housed in a sturdy barrel. Image quality is strong at the center of the frame, but edge performance is on the weak side at the widest and longest zoom settings. If you already own the standard Fujinon XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS ($385.99 at Amazon) ($699.95), you're better off supplementing it with the XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS ($699.00 at Amazon) , which is a stronger performer and less expensive. Neither of those lenses are weather-sealed, so you'll want to decide if the optical inconsistencies are worth the convenience of an all-in-one design that can be used on rainy and snowy days. DesignThe 18-135mm ($899.95 at B&H Photo Video) measures 3.9 by 3...

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens is well made and covers a long zoom range, but we expect more consistent performance at this price point.

Strong center sharpness; 7.5x zoom ratio; Image stabilization system; Even illumination from corner to corner; Quick focus; Sturdy, weather-sealed build

Inconsistent edge quality; Some distortion at 18mm; Expensive

Handling and Features Performance Verdict Specification This 7.5x super-zoom lens for Fujifilm X-series interchangeable lens cameras provides a field of view equivalent to a 27-206mm lens on a 35mm camera, optical stabilisation and costs around ￡750.

Decent sharpness; Robust build; Lightweight; Retro design with manual aperture ring; Low CA; Low distortion; Weather resistant construction

Possibly a touch expensive when compared to similar lenses from other camera manufacturers; Falloff in performance towards the edges of the frame at either end of the zoom range

everything is great about this lens except its weight and dimensions. I have x-t1 model and this lens make it much heavier and shifts center of mass.

As the first weather-resistant lens for the XF system, the new Fujifilm XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR offers an appealing combination of versatile zoom range, good image quality, excellent construction and handling, and fair value for money.

Plenty of 18-135mm zooms are available for APS-C DSLRs, and this type of lens doesn't generally have a great reputation for image quality. But the Fujifilm version is a different proposition; rather than being a relatively inexpensive ‘kit' lens with extended zoom range, it's a premium offering with...

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