High-Performance Wide-Angle Prime Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Fujinon is a high-performance wide-angle prime lens designed for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. Known for its exceptional image quality, fast f/1.4 aperture, and robust construction, this lens is ideal for landscape, street, and architectural photography. It offers a versatile focal length and advanced optical features, making it a favorite among photographers seeking high performance in a compact design.

Key Features

Wide-Angle Perspective

• 18mm Focal Length: Equivalent to 27mm in 35mm format, providing a wide field of view that is perfect for capturing landscapes, street scenes, and architectural subjects.
• Fast f/1.4 Aperture: Allows for excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field, creating beautiful background blur and superb subject isolation.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 15 elements in 9 groups, including three aspherical elements and one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) element to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and sharpness across the frame.
• HT-EBC Coating: Reduces ghosting and flare, enhancing contrast and color accuracy even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm: Produces smooth, circular bokeh for aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus areas.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Linear Motor (LM) Autofocus System: Ensures fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Fujinon
• Mount Type: Fujifilm X-mount
• Focal Length: 18mm (35mm equivalent: 27mm)
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Elements/Groups: 15 elements in 9 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.2 m (7.87 in)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.15x
• Filter Diameter: 62mm
• Dimensions: 68.8 x 75.6 mm (2.71 x 2.97 in)
• Weight: 370 g (0.82 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Durable and Weather-Resistant Construction

• Robust Build Quality: Constructed with high-quality materials to ensure reliability and longevity.
• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust and moisture-resistant construction allows for use in various outdoor conditions, making it suitable for travel and landscape photography.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front element to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Wide-Angle Photography: Perfect for capturing expansive landscapes, street scenes, and architectural details with stunning clarity and detail.
• Excellent for Low-Light Conditions: The fast f/1.4 aperture allows for superior performance in low-light environments, making it ideal for indoor and evening shoots.
• Great for Video: The smooth and quiet autofocus, combined with the wide-angle perspective and superior optical performance, makes it ideal for dynamic video recording.