Deciding on whether to buy a product like FUJIFILM XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens or perhaps FUJIFILM Fujinon XF 50 mm f/2 WR Standard Prime Lens, Black? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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FUJIFILM XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens vs FUJIFILM Fujinon XF 50 mm f/2 WR Standard Prime Lens, Black

FUJIFILM XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens specs

FUJIFILM XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens
 FUJIFILM Fujinon XF 50 mm f/2 WR Standard Prime Lens, Black specs

FUJIFILM Fujinon XF 50 mm f/2 WR Standard Prime Lens, Black
Lens type: Zoom

Lens type: Prime

Lens category: Standard

Lens category: Standard

Compatibility: Fujifilm X mount

Compatibility: Fujifilm X mount

Image stabilisation: Optical Image Stabilisation (O.I.S.)

Image stabilisation: Optical Image Stabilisation (O.I.S.)

OPTICAL FEATURES

OPTICAL FEATURES

Focal length: 18 – 55 mm

Focal length: 50 mm

35 mm equivalent: 27 – 84 mm

35 mm equivalent: 76 mm

Maximum aperture: f/2.8 – f/4

Maximum aperture: f/2

Minimum aperture: f/22

Minimum aperture: f/16

Focusing: Manual & autofocus

Focusing: Manual & autofocus

Minimum focusing distance: 0.6 m

Minimum focusing distance: 0.39 m

CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

Elements and grouping: 14 elements in 10 groups

Elements and grouping: 9 elements in 7 groups

Diaphragm blades: 7 blades

Special elements: Aspherical ED lens x 1

Filter diameter: 58 mm

Diaphragm blades: 9 rounded blades

Special features: – Aspherical elements
– Extra Low Dispersion glass

Filter diameter: 46 mm

GENERAL

Silent focusing: Yes

Internal focusing: Yes

Box contents: Fujifilm XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens

Weather sealed: Yes

Dimensions: 65 x 70.4 mm (D x L)

GENERAL
Weight: 333 g

Box contents: – Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50 mm f/2 Standard Prime Lens
– Lens cap FLCP-46
– Lens rear cap RLCP-001
– Lens hood
– Wrapping cloth

Dimensions: 59.4 x 60 x 60 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 200 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £549

Price: £379

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.9 / 10

Review Score: 9.4 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy FUJIFILM XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens or FUJIFILM Fujinon XF 50 mm f/2 WR Standard Prime Lens, Black, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 850 products in the same category as FUJIFILM XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens, which is the Lenses category. Of these 850 products the average price was £196.11, the most expensive was £3049 and the cheapest was just £0.05. We then looked at the price of the 850 in the same as the FUJIFILM Fujinon XF 50 mm f/2 WR Standard Prime Lens, Black, which of course the average was £196.11, top price was £3049 and cheapest £0.05.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Fujifilm and Fujifilm, the average was £477.64 for Fujifilm, £477.64 for Fujifilm. The max for each was £1799/£1799 and minimum was £7.99/£7.99

Price analysis of FUJIFILM XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens

Price analysis of FUJIFILM Fujinon XF 50 mm f/2 WR Standard Prime Lens, Black

  • FUJIFILM XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens
  • Ideal for portraiture
  • Compatible with Fujifilm X mount
  • Aperture range: f/2.8 – f/22
  • Image stabilisation
  • Offering a varied focal range and plenty of versatility, the Fujifilm XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 IS Zoom Lens is a resourceful addition to your compact camera kit. Fuji-X mount With a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and the 35mm equivalent of a 27mm wide-angle to 84mm zoom range you are able to take on everyday subjects with more creative scope. Enjoy more from scene and shoot stunning landscapes, moody portraits and beautiful background defocus. A rapid linear motor-driven autofocus and image stabilisation system produce sharp, comfortable and completely confident photography, even in challenging scenarios. The OIS offers full four stops for a great low-light and action-shot performance, and the ultra fast 0.1 sec autofocus is driven by a near silent motor system. Optically brilliant The three aspheric and two Low Dispersion elements capture eye-catching image detail and the smooth 7-blade rounded diaphragm with aperture ring make for an effortless composing when framing subjects. The lens features rotary encoders for controlling the aperture and manual focus, ensuring a smooth response. This piece of optical brilliance excels on all occasions, delivering exceptional sharpness, distortion and even bokeh effects. Built with a durable metal shell, the Fujifilm XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 IS Zoom Lens is completely compact and easily portable, upholding the compact size of your Fujifilm X-series camera.
  • Product codes: 4547410227345
  • FUJIFILM Fujinon XF 50 mm f/2 WR Standard Prime Lens, Black
  • Ideal for portraiture
  • Compatible with Fujifilm X mount
  • Aperture range: f/2.0 – f/16
  • Image stabilisation
  • Silent focus
  • Top features: – Advanced optical performance with an aspherical ED lens – Fast and silent autofocus makes it easier to capture memorable images – Compact and lightweight design with a premium feel – Weather and dust resistant lets you shoot with confidence wherever you go Advanced optical performance The XF 50 mm f/2 features nine lens elements in seven groups, including one aspherical ED lens. This helps to prevent spherical and chromatic aberrations which can affect the quality of your images. With minimised variances in image quality, you can shoot at different distances with confidence. Fast and silent autofocus With its inner focusing AF system, the XF 50 mm has lightweight focusing elements driven by a stepping motor. This delivers a fast and silent autofocus performance, enabling you to capture memorable images with ease. Compact and lightweight design The lightweight XF 50 mm is a practical addition to your photography equipment. The metal exterior offers a robust, high quality-feel, whilst still being light enough for you to carry it around easily. Weather and dust resistant Weather-sealed and dust resistant, the lens can operate in temperatures as low as -10¬∞C. Whether you are shooting in light rain or dusty conditions, the lens will make sure that you capture the image you’re searching for.
  • Product codes: 4547410340990

What’s better FUJIFILM XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens or FUJIFILM Fujinon XF 50 mm f/2 WR Standard Prime Lens, Black?

There are obviously a number of differences between FUJIFILM XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens and FUJIFILM Fujinon XF 50 mm f/2 WR Standard Prime Lens, Black, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £549 cost of FUJIFILM XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens is closer to the expectation you had than the £379 pricep point of FUJIFILM Fujinon XF 50 mm f/2 WR Standard Prime Lens, Black.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between FUJIFILM XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens and FUJIFILM Fujinon XF 50 mm f/2 WR Standard Prime Lens, Black. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that FUJIFILM XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas FUJIFILM Fujinon XF 50 mm f/2 WR Standard Prime Lens, Black scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Lenses as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



FUJIFILM XF 18-55 mm f/2.8-4 OIS Zoom Lens



Rating:
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