Given its $899.95 asking price and the superb performance delivered by most modern Fujinon lenses, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is somewhat disappointing. The zoom matches the field of view of many premium kit lenses for APS-C camera systems, sports a design that protects it from dust and splashes, and is housed in a sturdy barrel. Image quality is strong at the center of the frame, but edge performance is on the weak side at the widest and longest zoom settings. If you already own the standard Fujinon XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS ($385.99 at Amazon) ($699.95), you're better off supplementing it with the XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS ($699.00 at Amazon) , which is a stronger performer and less expensive. Neither of those lenses are weather-sealed, so you'll want to decide if the optical inconsistencies are worth the convenience of an all-in-one design that can be used on rainy and snowy days. DesignThe 18-135mm ($899.95 at B&H Photo Video) measures 3.9 by 3...
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens is well made and covers a long zoom range, but we expect more consistent performance at this price point.
Strong center sharpness; 7.5x zoom ratio; Image stabilization system; Even illumination from corner to corner; Quick focus; Sturdy, weather-sealed build
Inconsistent edge quality; Some distortion at 18mm; Expensive