Fujifilm · Updated July 2026

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II: price, specs & release date

Name: Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II
Brand: Fujifilm
Price: 1199 USD
Availability: InStock

The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II costs $1199, #6 cheapest of 10 camera lenses (median $1099). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 83/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 10 in class.

Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II, released 2024-11. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: fujifilm-x.com verified 2026-07-11 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II — Fujifilm — Image: fujifilm-x.com (© Fujifilm)

Is the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II a good buy?

At $1199, the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is #6 cheapest of the 10 camera lenses we track, where the median is $1099. On the spec sheet, its max aperture f of 2.8 is the highest of the 10, its aperture blades of 11 is the highest of the 10, and its min focus distance of 0.3 m is above the median of the 9. By release date, it is the newest of the 7 we date.

Specifications

Price (US)	$1199 US launch price/MSRP $1199, per Photography Blog review (Mark Goldstein, dated 2025-03-18): "priced at for £1149 / $1199 in the UK and the US, respectively and will be available from 28th November 2024." (Fotocare retailer currently lists $1,399.95; MSRP figure used per methodology's "typical US MSRP".)
Brand	Fujifilm
Released	2024-11
Focal length (mm)	16-55
Max aperture f	2.8
Lens mount	Fujifilm X
Format coverage	APS-C
Optical stabilization	No
Min focus distance (m)	0.3
Max magnification	0.21
Filter thread (mm)	72
Aperture blades	11
Weather sealed	Yes
Weight grams	410

Source: fujifilm-x.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by photographyblog.com. The official Fujifilm specifications page (source) confirms the exact model "XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II" and lists verbatim: focal length f=16-55mm, Max. aperture F2.8, 11 rounded diaphragm blades, minimum focus distance 0.3m, max magnification 0.21x, Φ72mm filter size, and 410g weight (excluding cap/hood). The Photography Blog review (corroboration, dated 2025-03-18) states the US price of $1199, confirms this is the 2024 Mark II (available 28 November 2024; 410g vs the 655g original, 72mm vs 77mm filter), and independently repeats the 16 elements/11 groups, 11 blades, 0.30m MFD, and 0.21x figures. The Fotocare retailer listing additionally states Lens Mount FUJIFILM X, Format Coverage APS-C, and Image Stabilization: No, which set the lensMount, formatCoverage, and opticalStabilization=false values.

Is the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II worth it vs cheaper camera lenses?

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II against its closest cheaper and pricier camera lenses on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked →

Product	Price	Focal length (mm)	Max aperture f	Lens mount	Format coverage	Optical stabilization
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II this	$1199	16-55	2.8	Fujifilm X	APS-C	No
OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II	$999.99	12-40	2.8	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds	No
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S	$2399.95	24-70	2.8	Nikon Z	full-frame	No

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II cost?

The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II has a US price of $1199 (US launch price/MSRP $1199, per Photography Blog review (Mark Goldstein, dated 2025-03-18): "priced at for £1149 / $1199 in the UK and the US, respectively and will be available from 28th November 2024." (Fotocare retailer currently lists $1,399.95; MSRP figure used per methodology's "typical US MSRP".)), as of 2026-07-11.

How does the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II compare on price?

At $1199, the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II is #6 cheapest of the 10 camera lenses we track, where the median is $1099.

When was the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II released?

The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II was released 2024-11.

What are the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II's key specs?

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR II (Fujifilm): focalLengthMm 16-55, maxApertureF 2.8, lensMount Fujifilm X, formatCoverage APS-C, opticalStabilization No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.