XF Lens

XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR

The XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR is a fast ultra-wide angle zoom lens that has a constant maximum aperture of F2.8 and is equivalent to 12-24mm in the 35mm format.

XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR
XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR

Product Overview


The XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR is a fast ultra-wide angle zoom lens that has a constant maximum aperture of F2.8 and is equivalent to 12-24mm in the 35mm format. It complements the other constant F2.8 zoom lenses (XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR and XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR) to create a premium trio of lenses that covers the focal lengths equivalent from 12mm all the way to 213mm in the 35mm format. The lens’ outstanding edge-to-edge image-resolving performance and F2.8 maximum aperture makes this product a perfect choice for landscape and architecture photography with an emphasized sense of perspective, interior photography at restaurants and hotels, as well as nightscape and astrophotography.

XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR

TypeXF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR
Lens configuration
20 elements 13 groups (includes 4 aspherical, 3 ED, 3 super ED elements)
Focal lengthf=8-16mm (12 - 24mm)
Angle of view121° - 83.2°
Max. apertureF2.8
Min. apertureF22
Aperture control
  • Number of blades 9(rounded diaphragm opening)
  • Step size 1/3EV (19 steps)
Focus range25cm - ∞
Max. magnification0.1x (telephoto)
External dimensions : Diameter x Length* (approx.)
* distance from camera lens mount flange
ø88mm x 121.5mm
Weight* (approx.) 
*excluding caps
805g
Filter size-
Accessories includedLens cap FLCP-8-16
Lens rear cap RLCP-001 
Wrapping cloth