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FUJIFILM Corporation today announced the new FUJINON XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR, a weather-resistant standard zoom lens with a 24-84mm equivalent that offers users the classic zoom range with a constant F2.8 in the market today. The XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR uses 14 sealing points for a durable, weather-resistant and dust-proof design that make it the perfect companion for photojournalists who do not want to compromising when weather conditions are the most challenging. Whether shooting wide angle landscapes or medium-telephoto portraits, the XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR delivers ideal image results from edge to edge.

The XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR delivers on its promise of extremely high resolution and stunning bokeh for professional-grade results when paired with the FUJIFILM X-T1, or any X-Series CSC. The XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR also uses the newly-developed Nano-GI (Gradient Index) coating technology to effectively inhibit ghosting and flare, producing clear images from edge-to-edge.

The XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR uses a light weight Internal Focusing System and a Twin Linear Motor for high-speed autofocus (AF) and whisper quiet AF as fast as 0.06 seconds. When combined with the near-silent shutter sound of the FUJIFILM X-T1, photos can be taken unnoticed in quiet and sensitive locations.

Perfect match for the FUJIFILM X-T1

The award-winning FUJIFILM X-T1 is a weather-resistant premium interchangeable lens camera with a large OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF) that delivers a near-instant image preview. It has the latest generation 16.3 Megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor, and the segment’s fastest autofocus of 0.10 seconds that allows photographers to capture amazing, high resolution images anywhere.

http://www.thephoblographer.com/2015/01/07/first-impressions-fujifilm-16-55mm-f2-8-r-lm-wr-x-mount/

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Optically, this standard zoom from Fujifilm is up there with the best f/2.8 zooms available for APS-C format cameras. It is capable of delivering excellent sharpness, with low CA and distortion. More importantly, it handles well, and features such as weather sealing and the Nano-GI coatings applied to this lens ensure it is capable of holding its own amongst the best zoom lenses currently available.

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/fujifilm-fujinon-xf-16-55mm-f-2-8-r-lm-wr-lens-review-27096

The Fujifilm 16-55mm f/2.8 surprised me. I had already read that it was very good but I didn’t expect it to be that good. The optical quality is absolutely fantastic and the lens proves very versatile thanks to its fast aperture, nice bokeh and portrait capabilities. The autofocus is really fast and silent, the build is excellent and it features weather sealing.

http://www.mirrorlessons.com/2015/05/08/fuji-16-55-f2-8-review/

http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/lens_review_2/20151023_726990.html