XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens

Flagship standard zoom

The weather-resistant zoom lens XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR is a flagship “XF standard zoom lens” with a focal length equivalent to 24mm to 84mm, and a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the range. The advanced optical design controls various forms of aberration to achieve edge-to-edge sharpness across the entire zoom range.

In order to achieve the best-in-class image quality, the fast standard zoom lens with a constant aperture of f/2.8 consists of 17 elements in 12 groups. This includes three aspherical lens elements to control spherical aberration and distortion, and three ED glass lens elements to reduce lateral chromatic aberration (wide-angle) and axial chromatic aberration (telephoto), thereby achieving edge-to-edge sharpness across the entire zoom range.

Nine rounded aperture blades create a smooth, circular bokeh. The suppression of spherical aberration to the ultimate extent contributes to produce beautiful bokeh at both the front and back.

By applying seals to each portion of the barrel, the lens is weather-resistant, dust-resistant and -10°C low-temperature operation.