Designed as a compact, walk-around prime, the black XF 23mm f/2 R WR from FUJIFILM is a versatile 35mm-equivalent lens characterized by its f/2 maximum aperture that strikes and ideal balance between portability and speed. The optical design features two aspherical elements to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations in order to produce greater sharpness and accurate rendering. A Super EBC coating is also used to control flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in bright and backlit conditions. Complementing the optics is a stepping motor, along with an internal focusing design, which provides quick and especially quiet focusing performance. Additionally, the lens is weather-sealed to suit working in inclement conditions.

X-Mount Lens/APS-C Format    35mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/2 to f/16    Two Aspherical Elements    Super EBC Coating    Stepping Autofocus Motor    Weather-Sealed Construction    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Prime wide-angle lens is designed for APS-C-format FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 35mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/2 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers greater control over depth of field.

Two aspherical elements limit distortion and spherical aberration in order to realize greater sharpness and accurate rendering.

Super EBC coating has been applied to individual elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.

Stepping motor, along with an internal focusing design, affords fast and quiet autofocus performance that benefits both stills and video applications.

The lens body incorporates weather sealing to protect against dust and moisture, and to enable worry-free use in inclement conditions and freezing temperatures as low as 14°F.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this lens highly recommended for street portrait photography?

A: Yes, it's super lightweight, focuses very quickly, and f/2 is plenty bright even at night. The 23mm is just the right in-between focal length that can give you decent portraits, and full length as well as being wide enough for group scenes.

Q: 2. Weight of this lens?

A: Weight* (approx.)*excluding caps and hoods 180g

Q: 3. Is the manual focus a "wire focus"? I mean, what actually rotates the focusing mechanism: a motor or your hand?

A: This lens is focus by wire.

Q: 4. what does "23mm (35mm Equivalent)" means?

A: All Fujifilm cameras have a smaller sensor than a frame of 35mm film. For this reason all lenses have a 1.5X crop factor. So a 23mm lens on a Fujifilm camera will have the angle of view of a 35mm lens on a 35mm film camera.

Q: 5. Where is this lens made (2019) ?

A: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN PHILIPPINES

Q: 6. Does the silver version also come with a lens hood?

A: Yes! It is a small lense hood but it is included. Also note that the lense hood and cap are black.

Q: 7. When will the silver color way release?

A: I have the black 23mm f/2 and it's a lovely little lens - every bit as fine an optic as the 23mm f/1.4.As for when the silver version is released... I have no idea. That would be a question best answered by B&H, FujiRumors, or the manufacturer.

Q: 8. is it new or used ?

A: This product is new in the box.

Q: 9. Does it work with fuji xt30?

A: Yes.

Q: 10. How strong are the detents at the f-stops? I like a nice firm click.

A: FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/2 R WR Lens has 3 incremental clicks per f-stops. Is recomended to slow down when changing aperture since it doesnt take much pressure to turn the ring.