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Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18–55mm F2.8–4 R LM OIS Lens
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Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18–55mm F2.8–4 R LM OIS Lens
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The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18–55mm F2.8–4 R LM OIS single zoom lens has a maximum aperture of F2.8 and a broad focal length range equivalent to a 27–84 mm lens on a 35-millimeter camera. These features make it a versatile tool for photographers of any genre to shoot in a variety of conditions Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downjessewestwood
6
Apr 11, 2018
I own this lens and it is my daily shooter. I love it and have never had an issue with it. I can attest to the weather sealed nature of it as well. I use this lens to do promo videos for a constructions company and have to get up on near all the sawdust/action and I have never had any flakes issue from it. Used it in the rain (full Washington down pour) no problem at all. Here just a sample image (no edits just right out of the camera with some of the film simulation).
VJQR13
10
Sep 21, 2018
jessewestwoodNot to rain on this post (pun intended), but the XF18-55mm is not weather resistant. Weather-resistant lenses from Fuji have the 'WR' denomination. The X-T1 and other high-end bodies (X-T2, X-T3, X-Pro2, etc) are indeed WR on their own. But the full system depends on your lens as well. The list of denominations and their meaning from Fujifilm (shamelessly taken from Alik Griffin's blog):
OIS – Optical Image Stabilization
XF – Fuji’s X series lens mount. For the X cameras
R – Stands for ring. It means the lens is equipped with an aperture ring
WR – Weather Resistant
LM – Linear Motor, rapid movement and silent focus
APD – Stands for Apodization. Will produce even fall-off on your out of focus highlights. Makes better Bokeh
And as you state, most people agree the quality of this lens is far above other brands' kit lenses.
And as you state, most people agree the quality of this lens is far above other brands' kit lenses.
Calaverasgrande
1486
Feb 28, 2019
Igorkyes! I would love to see the 56mm f1.2 or the 16 f1.4.
I picked up the Kamlan f1.1 a month or so ago, and while it is a fun lens. It is unmistakably not Fuji. It's not sharp, not multicoated (or at least not as well as Fuji) and it's no AF like every other 3rd party X mount save Zeiss.
harryxo
8
Aug 29, 2017
Why would you sell the common kit lens here? Most of the Fuji owners already have one, that came with their camera?
A deal on the XF 16-55, or the XF 56 would be very interesting! But also super-unlikely I guess ;)
harryxo
8
Aug 30, 2017
True. Which ones do you have / can you recommend? I only have the XF18-55 and the XF35 f2. So I'm planning to get the XF56 for portraits and maybe the XF16 or the XF16-55 for wider stuff.
1771711
56
Aug 31, 2017
harryxoI actually only just got into the Fuji system very recently from Nikon (in fact, I still have all my Nikon stuff [holding out on selling for news on their mirrorless - if it's decent, I might want to stick around]). For now, all I have is the 18-55 and the 23 f2. I've been so impressed with the 18-55, I haven't had a need to really buy more quite yet (just have the 23 for the weather sealing). I have rented a few Fuji lenses on-and-off, though (it's free here in NYC if you swing by the Fuji store).
If I stick with Fuji only, I'll probably pick up the 56 1.2, the 55-200, and maybe the 10-24 if I decide I don't want to adapt my wide angle Nikon lenses. I also may end up grabbing the 35 1.4, since they tend to go pretty cheap on the used market. I doubt I'll go with the 16-55, since it's so big (part of the reason I ended up moving away from Nikon in the first place).
If I stick with Fuji only, I'll probably pick up the 56 1.2, the 55-200, and maybe the 10-24 if I decide I don't want to adapt my wide angle Nikon lenses. I also may end up grabbing the 35 1.4, since they tend to go pretty cheap on the used market. I doubt I'll go with the 16-55, since it's so big (part of the reason I ended up moving away from Nikon in the first place).
Mezz
350
Aug 25, 2017
As said below, this is a must have if you have a Fuji mirrorless. the combination of image quality, compact size and weight, OIS and versatile focal range is unbeatable.
wsm1
13
Aug 28, 2017
Still waiting on a deal on a Fuji XF prime lens. Like others have said, this one is the most common kit lens out there.
Kris2014
65
Aug 28, 2017
wsm1Try open boxes. Onecall and adorama occassionally has them. Onecall's receipt won't reflect that so you can still have full warranty.
chosen_none
16
Aug 27, 2017
This is easily one the best APS-C 18-55 "kit" lenses out there. The F2.8-4 aperture over the typical F3.5-5.6 is noticeable. I'd say it's almost a must have for Fuji-X unless you have the better constant F2.8 lens.
EdinNJ
271
Aug 27, 2017
I had one, sold it used for almost this price. I committed to Fuji viewfinder (XPro 2) for the benefits of rangefinder street shooting, the only Fuji zooms I have now are the ultra wide and one of the long zooms. Had an XT-1, didn't care for it much (versus my Nikon D800e or GX-8... the XT-1 was a tweener bettered on each side...) My only gripe about this lens was that the vignetting was high enough that the automatic in-camera fixes meant significantly increased noise in the corners compared to the center. Based on the performance I'm seeing now with the XPro 2 and with an XT-2, that corner vignetting adjustment is probably not an issue until you get to really high ISO.
This lens was superbly sharp, and had that Fuji look. (All my large format lenses are Fuji lenses... they are superbly sharp and give a dimensional look to images that I don't get with other lenses. Fuji's X series lenses continue the tradition.) Thinking I may buy one of these now for my XT-1... Fuji's zooms focus closer at their longest focal length than their equivalent prime. I'm shooting baby pix, and that matters now.
This lens was superbly sharp, and had that Fuji look. (All my large format lenses are Fuji lenses... they are superbly sharp and give a dimensional look to images that I don't get with other lenses. Fuji's X series lenses continue the tradition.) Thinking I may buy one of these now for my XT-1... Fuji's zooms focus closer at their longest focal length than their equivalent prime. I'm shooting baby pix, and that matters now.
tom.brim
2
Aug 29, 2017
EdinNJI think you are right about the vignetting issue being corrected. I have been shooting with this lens for several months with my X-T20 and have not had a problem. This is a great lens at this price and much nicer than your typical "kit" lens. In fact, it seems a little wrong to even describe it as a kit lens even though they have the more expensive (and heavier) constant 2.8 zoom of about the same length.
Aleskb
449
Aug 26, 2017
Anyone knows what "super EBC" written on the lens stands for? I got mine 3 years back as a kit with my XT1 and don't remember seing this written on mine? Is this a newer release with additional features, or just an additional printing?
1771711
56
Aug 30, 2017
AleskbI think there was a switch in the 18-55 manufacturing at some point. They were previously made in Japan and later moved to the Philippines. There's some discussion over at DPReview's Fuji forum as to what effect that has on overall IQ, if any, but I don't think there has been any conclusion made (so basically, no significant difference). Not sure if that applies to the Super EBC thing or not!
Aleskb
449
Aug 30, 2017
1771711Thanks for this info. I don't think I would be interested in flipping mine unless there was a really significant difference in IQ, and even so, would probably rather spend my money on an additional fix lens (so far only have the 50mm F2.0, so plenty others to go!) than on flipping a zoom I'm already truly satisfied with ;) But I'm happy reading you that I don't seem to have to make that choice!
1771711
56
Aug 25, 2017
Unlike most other camera "kit" lenses, Fuji's 18-55 is very good. I actually still use mine on my X-T2 and am content enough with it not to really want more lenses. It is very sharp stopped down a little (wide open is sharp too, but not as sharp as the 16-55 2.8) and bright enough for general use/travel. Not too large, either, although definitely bigger than the F2 lenses. Unlike Nikon/Canon/Sony/etc. kit lenses, this 18-55 is one you'll end up keeping around and using (unless you prefer the much bigger and non-stabilized 16-55: far superior optics, but at the expense of weight and size).
$370 is a good deal for this lens, assuming you prefer buying new and not used. You can find them used on forums at around $250-$300, depending on condition (but they tend to go fast). New are closer to $600, which I think is too much for this lens.
Highly recommended if you want a general purpose zoom lens for Fuji.
$370 is a good deal for this lens, assuming you prefer buying new and not used. You can find them used on forums at around $250-$300, depending on condition (but they tend to go fast). New are closer to $600, which I think is too much for this lens.
Highly recommended if you want a general purpose zoom lens for Fuji.
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