Fujifilm Announces Compact and Lightweight XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR Lens

Fujifilm North America Corporation has presented the brand new Fujinon XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR lens, designed for Fujifilm X Series cameras. Announced lately, the lens is scheduled to be to be had in overdue 2025 and can retail for $499.

The XF 23mm f/2.8 lens, similar to a 35mm focal period within the 35mm structure, prioritizes portability, weighing simply 90 g (3.17 ounces) and measuring best 23 mm (0.91 inches) in period. Despite its compact dimension, the lens is built to ship superb symbol high quality and powerful autofocus efficiency.

Victor Ha, Vice President, Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions at Fujifilm North America Corporation, known as the XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR lens “versatile” and added: “The lens is adaptable to handle standard, wide angle, and close-up image making with ease, while at the same time offering an ultra-compact form factor and user-friendly functionality.”

Optically, the lens employs a design of 8 components in six teams, together with two aspherical components, to reduce aberrations. Additionally, the XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR includes a easy 11-blade aperture diaphragm designed to ship satisfying round bokeh.

Autofocus is pushed via a direct-current (DC) motor that permits fast and dependable focusing. The lens excels in close-up images, permitting a minimal focusing distance of simply 20 cm (7.9 inches). Build high quality is strong, with steel parts and climate sealing at 9 issues, enabling usability in environments right down to -10 °C (14 °F).

Main Specs

• Focal Length: 23mm (35mm similar in 35mm structure)
• Max Aperture: f/2.8
• Min Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 8 components in 6 teams (together with 2 aspherical components)
• Diaphragm Blades: 11 (rounded diaphragm opening)
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 20 cm (7.9 inches)
• Dimensions: 61.8 mm × 23 mm (2.43 inches × 0.91 inches)
• Weight: 90 g (3.17 ounces)
• Filter Thread: 39 mm
• Weather Resistance: Dust and moisture resistant, operable as little as -10°C (14°F)
• Autofocus: DC coreless motor machine for high-speed AF
• Accessories Included: Front lens cap FLCP-39 II, rear lens cap RLCP-001, lens hood LH-XF27, lens hood cap LHCP-27, lens wrapping fabric

The lens will send later this 12 months and can retail for $499.