Fujifilm Launches New Standard Zoom Lens for X Series Cameras
Posted on May 26, 2024 by Pro Moviemaker
High-resolution Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR lens offers versatility and portability
Fujifilm has just unveiled the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR, the latest addition to the company’s extensive lineup of interchangeable XF lenses for the Fujifilm X Series of mirrorless digital cameras.
This new standard zoom lens combines high-resolution performance with a compact and lightweight design, making it an attractive option for a wide range of photographers.
Key Features and Specifications:
- Versatile Focal Range: Covering focal lengths from wide-angle 16mm (equivalent to 24mm in 35mm format) to medium telephoto 50mm (equivalent to 76mm in 35mm format), the XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR is suited for a variety of shooting scenarios, including landscape, architecture, and portrait photography.
- Lightweight Design: Weighing approximately 240 grams, this lens is the lightest in the Fujifilm XF zoom range, ensuring ease of use and portability without compromising image quality.
- High-Resolution Performance: The lens features a configuration of 9 groups and 11 elements, including three aspherical lenses and three ED lenses, which effectively suppress chromatic aberration and maintain high-resolution performance throughout the zoom range.
- Close-Up Capability: With a maximum shooting magnification of 0.3x at the telephoto end (equivalent to 0.45x in 35mm format) and a minimum focusing distance of 24cm throughout the zoom range, the lens is ideal for close-up photography of subjects such as food, crafts, and plants.
Advanced Autofocus and Stabilisation:
The XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR is equipped with a high-speed and high-precision autofocus system, thanks to an internal focus method that utilises a linear motor.
This design ensures fast and accurate autofocus, capturing decisive moments in approximately 0.015 seconds.
Additionally, the lens pairs well with FUJIFILM X Series cameras that feature in-body image stabilisation, maximising its performance.
Durable and Weather-Resistant:
Built to withstand challenging environments, the lens has a weather-resistant structure with sealing applied to 13 areas of the lens barrel. It is capable of operating in temperatures as low as -10°C, making it suitable for shooting in light rain, dusty conditions, and other harsh environments.
Availability and Pricing:
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR will be available in the UK from 17 June 2024 for £699. The lens will also be offered in kits with the following cameras:
- X-T50 + XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR Kit: £1,649
- X-T5 + XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR Kit: £2,049
- X-S20 + XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR Kit: £1,599
These kits will be available from authorised Fujifilm retailers, the Fujifilm House of Photography in London, and the Fujifilm online store.
For more detailed information, please visit the Fujifilm X Series product page.
