Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 MKII to Weight 410 Gram Says Report Based on Fujifilm Marketing Material

The upcoming Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 MKII will weigh 410 gram according to a report shared at the Chinese platform Weibo by the account 独立摄影师联合会 here.

If true, this would mean it weights 37,4% less than the original Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8.

Can this be true?

Well, the guy behind the Chinese account said he saw the marketing material of the lens.

He has been accurate in the past with rumors and has great connection to brands (maybe also to Fujifilm) and so I tend to believe that the information is accurate.

For a size comparison between the old and new XF16-55mmF2.8 check out this article.

LEAKED: First Image of XF16-55mmF2.8 MKII mounted on X-M5

Above you can see the first real life image of the very compact Fujifilm X-M5 coupled with the new Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MKII.

We know it is the new XF16-55mmF2.8 II because right next to the red-badge XF logo there is a switch.

I know, some of you might suggest that this is the OIS switch, but it is not.

If you want to get a much better look at the Fujifilm X-M5, check out these images as well as the size comparison with the Fujifilm X-E4.

Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 II Official Teaser and Size Comparison with XF16-55mmF2.8

Fujifilm has published a teaser for the upcoming “lightest red badge lens” in the Fujinon lineup.

FujiRumors readers know already since July 2024 that this is the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MKII.

And actually you know even more than that, because:

Now the teaser gives us some insights on its size, because it shows the shape of the original XF16-55mmF2.8 followed by the one of the new XF16-55mmF2.8.

Just keep in mind that these are only renderings. When I overlaid image of the original XF16-55mmF2.8 onto its own shape shown in the teaser, the sizes didn’t quite match up. The actual XF16-55mmF2.8 lens seems to be still slightly larger than what’s depicted in the teaser.

If that’s correct, then the new XF16-55mmF2.8 II should be even a tiny bit smaller compared to the original XF16-55mmF2.8 than what the teaser images would suggest.

Feel free to do your own comparisons and share them in the comments down below.

IT’S HAPPENING: Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MK II will be Fujifilm’s First Lens with De-Clickable Aperture Ring Switch

The Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 II will be Fujifilm’s first XF lens to feature a dedicated switch for toggling between a clickable and smooth aperture ring.

We remind you that the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MK II will be about 30% lighter and smaller than the original Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8.

And just to be clear: the image you see above is just a rendering I did.

Dear Luca, one of your wishes is becoming true ;).

the lens below is just a rendering, not the real deal

Fujifilm X Summit October 14: Unveiling Fujifilm X-M5, XF16-55mmF2.8 II and XF500mmF5.6

Fujifilm has just announced the X Summit for October 14 at 1PM GMT. So this means:

  • October 14 at 9 AM New York Time
  • October 14 at 3 PM Berlin Time

And thanks to rumors shared here on FujiRumors, we know what’s coming:

I have no information of other gear coming, although that’s always a possibility.

If you have nothing better to do on that day, well, just know that FujiRumors will be here covering the event. Feel free to join us. :)

RUMOR: Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MKII is About 30% Smaller and Lighter than Original XF16-55mmF2.8

I have been told (THANKS!!!) that the new Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 MKII will be about 30% smaller and lighter than the original version.

BE AWARE: Our sources said ABOUT 30% and not EXACTLY 30%! So don’t sh*tstorm too hard on me if it ends up being 34% or 26% smaller. ;)

I guess (not rumor) that in terms of size the new XF16-55mmF2.8 will be getting a step closer to the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN, which at this point is probably also its closest competitor.

Now, this is not a rumor (!!!) but a speculated list on which lens will be the better pick:

  • PROS of Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MKII (vs Sigma 18-50mmF2.8 DC DN)
    – 2mm wider
    – 5mm longer on the telephoto end
    – aperture ring
    – probably better weather sealing (the one of the Sigma has been reviewed as being “rather basic” by reputable review sites like photozone here)
  • PROS Sigma 18-50mmF2.8 DC DN (vs Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MKII)
    – price
    – probably still a bit more compact

And then there are of course lots of things we still don’t know, so this is just a very approximate and rough list that is far from being any recommendation to go for one lens or the other.

Oh, and the image you see above is just a rendering I quickly made of the XF16-55mmF2.8 MKII.

STAY TUNED: Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 MKII Rumor Dropping Today

Many castes doubts and shadows after we told you that the XF16-55mmF2.8 lens will get a successor in 2024. Read the rumor here.

Why?

Because it has been incredibly silent around that lens so far. Fujifilm has not announced any X Summit. And because if Fujifilm were really to launch a successor, then we should have gotten a huge deal on the MKI version by now, but there is none.

But you shall never ever doubt what our trusted sources say. ;)

So much so, that today we are going to share what I consider an important rumor update regarding the Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 MKII.

Definitely stay tuned. I am curious to read your reaction on this specific rumor.

FUJIFILM Firmware Updates for XF16-55mmF2.8, XF16-80mmF4 and XF18-120mmF4

Fujifilm has release firmware updates for a couple of X mount lenses. Down below you can find all the details.

Firmware Details

Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR ver.1.33 – download here
The firmware update Ver.1.33 from Ver.1.32 incorporates the following issue:

  1. A minor bug is fixed.

Fujinon XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR ver.1.21 – download here
The firmware update Ver.1.21 from Ver.1.20 incorporates the following issues:

  1. A firmware bug is fixed that the noise occurs during zoom operation in the rare cases.
  2. A minor bug is fixed.

Fujinon XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR ver.1.11 – download here
The firmware update Ver.1.11 from Ver.1.10 incorporates the following issue:

  1. A minor bug is fixed.