Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
Lens for Fujifilm X · Announced July 2018
Official page on fujifilm-x.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- APS-C lens
- Ultra-wide
- Wide
Typically A$2,445–A$2,699 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$2,699
at Camera House4% above its 30-day average
- Used from
- A$1,589 at Cash Converters41% under new
- Used, typically
- A$1,589
- Zoom range: 8–16mm, 12–24mm equivalent
- Max aperture: f/2.8, Constant through the zoom
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: Linear Motor
- Weight: 805 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.10×, Focuses to 0.25 m
XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR overview
The Fujifilm XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR is an 8–16mm f/2.8 zoom for APS-C cameras on Fujifilm X, announced by Fujifilm in July 2018. 27 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits landscapes and interiors. It is a weaker pick for close-ups.
New, it sells for A$2,699 in Australia (Camera House); used and refurbished copies start at A$1,589. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$2,445 to A$2,699 new.
Worth comparing it with the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary and Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR.
Where to buy the XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR in Australia
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Cash ConvertersLowest used
UsedIn stock
Bunbury store · Fujifilm X version
A$1,589
Camera HouseBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Fujifilm X version
A$2,699
Digidirect
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Fujifilm X version
A$2,503.82
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Things to know
- 8–16mm zoom, f/2.8 constant through the zoom; 12–24mm equivalent.
- APS-C lens: on a full-frame body of the same mount it crops the frame.
- Autofocus (Linear Motor motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 805 g; 88 × 121.5 mm.
- Focuses down to 0.25 m, up to 0.10× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about A$1,589 in Australia (asking prices over 13 days); today from A$1,589.
Good for
- Landscapes and interiors (12mm-equivalent wide end)
Not the best for
- Close-ups (0.10× magnification)
From the XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in the US: about 3% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesCheapest | $1,799≈ A$2,618 | $799≈ A$1,163 |
| United Kingdom | £1,799≈ A$3,505 | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you) | A$2,699 | A$1,589 |
| Singapore | S$3,059≈ A$3,474 | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
A$1,589
Usually A$1,516.98 to A$1,589 · 13 days, 17 listings
Cheapest used today
A$1,589
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | A$1,589 | A$1,589 | A$1,589 | 2 |
| Oct 2026 | A$1,444.96 | A$1,589 | A$1,589 | 11 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
Videos
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Alternatives to the XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
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- XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR · 2019
- XF 16mm F2.8 R WR · 2019
- XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro · 2017
- XF 50mm F2 R WR · 2017
- XF 50mm F1.0 R WR · 2020
- XC 35mm F2 · 2020
- XF 23mm F2 R WR · 2016
More Fujifilm X lenses like it
- Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD · 2021
- Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 · 2022
- Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D · 2018
- Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN | Contemporary · 2017
- Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD · 2020
- Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 · 2020
- Viltrox AF 23mm F1.4 · 2020
- Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary · 2021
XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 8–16mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 12–24mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- APS-C
- Elements / groups
- 20 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 0.25 m
- Max magnification
- 0.10×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Linear Motor)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 805 g
- Diameter × length
- 88 × 121.5 mm
- Filter thread
- —
Cameras it fits
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- 6.2K video
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X-E5
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
Fujifilm
X-M5
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2024
- 6.2K video
- 30 fps
Fujifilm
X-T50
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
Fujifilm
X-S20
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2023
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
Fujifilm
X-T5
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2022
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
An APS-C lens also mounts on full-frame bodies of the same mount, where it crops the frame; those aren't listed.