Fujifilm's smaller, lighter and more affordable alternative to the XF16mm F1.4 R WR has arrived. Michael Topham offers his verdict
Fujinon XF16mm F2.8 R WR review: Verdict

The XF16mm F2.8 R WR is a great walkabout lens on small mirrorless cameras like the X-T3
Those who’d like to keep their setup as light and compact as possible when travelling or heading out with a camera and single lens will love its petite size. Then there’s the cost, which at £349 represents good value and offers an attractive £480 saving over the XF16mm F1.4 R WR. Add this lens and the excellent XF50mm F2 R WR to your shopping basket and you’ll find you’ll spend less than if you were to buy the XF16mm F1.4 R WR on its own.

The XF16mm F1.4 R WR (left) and the new XF16mm F2.8 R WR (right)
If you’re an X-series user, like the field of view a fixed 24mm lens provides and fancy an example that’s reasonably priced, this optic makes a very tempting choice and comes highly recommended.

- Price: £349
- Filter diameter: 49mm
- Lens elements: 10
- Lens groups: 8
- Aperture blades: 9
- Aperture: f/2.8-f/22
- Minimum focus distance: 17cm
- Dimensions: 60x45.4mm
- Weight: 155g
- Lens mount: Fujifilm X-mount
- Included accessories: Lens caps, lens hood, wrapping cloth