Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II

Versatile lightweight kit lens for X-series cameras

Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II
73/100
LENS SCORE
Features 14
Performance 14
Durability 12
Price 18
Usability 15
Brand Fujifilm
Model 16472095

Key Features

OPTICS 12 elements in 10 groups including 3 aspherical and 1 ED element
APERTURE 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) providing approximately 3 stops of compensation
FOCUS Internal focusing system with high-speed stepping motor
MOUNT Fujifilm X-mount for APS-C mirrorless cameras
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focus distance of 15cm in macro mode
CONSTRUCTION Lightweight polycarbonate barrel design
FILTER 58mm front filter thread diameter
COMPATIBILITY Optimized for Fujifilm X-Trans and Bayer sensor arrays
ZOOM Standard wide-angle to portrait focal length range
COATING Super EBC coating to reduce ghosting and flare
SIZE Compact retractable design for portability
WEIGHT Ultra-lightweight at approximately 195 grams

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic focus-by-wire
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Mechanical zoom
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera menu
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present Built-in
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 16-50mm (24-76mm equivalent)
Aperture Range f/3.5-5.6 to f/22
Lens Construction 12 elements in 10 groups
Angle of View 83.2u00b0 - 31.7u00b0
Min Focus Distance 0.6m (0.15m in macro mode)
Max Magnification 0.2x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Filter Size 58mm
Dimensions 62.6mm x 65.2mm
Weight 195g