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Fans of other brands can argue all they want, but Fujifilm has by far the best line of lenses for APS‑C mirrorless cameras. Compact, stylish, with a beautiful picture — these lenses are perfect for the company’s neo-retro style cameras.
Photo credit: fujilove.comFeatures of Fujifilm lenses
The first thing to remember before choosing glasses from Fujifilm is that they are specially designed for APS‑C crop cameras (except medium format GF lenses), and the focal lengths in the model names are indicated for such cameras. Accordingly, the equivalent focal lengths (which are indicated for full-frame lenses) will be slightly longer. So, the Fujifilm XC 35mm lens will have an equivalent focal length of 53.55mm. And with a Fujifilm XF 16–55mm lens, the range will correspond to 24–84mm at full frame.
Fujifilm has two main groups of lenses: XC and XF. Everything is simple here: XC is simpler and more budgetary, XF is better and more expensive.
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Fujifilm XF 18–55mm f/2.8–4.0 R OIS LM
Fujifilm XF 18–55mm f/2.8–4.0 at 18 and 55mm. Photo: 5050travelog.comAs a standard zoom, we offer the Fujifilm XF 18–55mm f/2.8–4.0 R OIS LM. Its equivalent focal length is approximately 28–84mm. Of course, it is not entirely correct to call this model a “whale replacement”, because it also comes with some cameras, however, it is much better than the basic 15–45mm f / 3.5–5.6 whale lens.
The glass has sharp optics with minimal distortion and vignetting. Despite its compact size, the model reaches the initial telephoto distance, making it a versatile option for portraits, travel and everyday shooting. And this lens is equipped with an optical stabilization system, making it popular among videographers.
Of the minuses — the body lacks protection from bad weather, and 18mm (EGF 28mm) at the wide-angle end is sometimes not enough for really wide-angle shots, for example, to capture a vast landscape.
Overall, this is perhaps the best option for first-time Fujifilm camera users. If you want something more advanced, the Fujifilm 16–55mm f/2.8 offers equivalent focal lengths starting at 24mm and a constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range.
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Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4R
XF 23mm f/1.4 R on a Fujifilm X‑Pro2. Photo: 5050travelog.comThe Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R is a versatile wide-angle prime with 35mm EGF, making it a great option for a variety of situations — street photography, outdoor portraits, travel and more. A powerful aperture of f/1.4 allows you to work in difficult lighting conditions, as well as effectively separate the object from the background, creating powerful bokeh. The lens has excellent color reproduction, and thanks to the anti-reflective coating, excellent contrast can be obtained even when shooting in the daytime in the sun.
And, of course, it is very compact (especially for such aperture), so it looks balanced even on the smallest Fujifilm carcasses.
For a more budget-friendly alternative, consider the Fujinon XC 35mm f/2. Its 50mm equivalent focal length provides a “normal” field of view (similar to the human eye), making it suitable for a wide range of applications as well. The XC 35mm f/2 is a budget version of a more advanced prime with the same focal length as the XF 35mm f/2, but without the metal body, weather protection, and aperture ring. At the same time, it has the same optical design, and due to plastic elements, it is lighter. And the state employee costs only 16 thousand against 31 thousand for the XF version.
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Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD
The XF 56mm f/1.2 R is available in two versions: with and without an APD element. The APD version promises even more beautiful bokeh. Photo: www.fujivsfuji.comThe equivalent focal length of this lens on a full frame camera is 85mm, ideal for portraits. A powerful aperture allows you to blur the background as much as you want, beautifully separating your model from it.
Crop lenses have less depth of field than their full-frame counterparts, so Fujifilm added a special APD filter to one of the portrait lens versions. This element smooths out the outlines of figures in out-of-focus areas, making the bokeh even softer and more “creamy”. Although here you still need to think about whether it is worth taking the APD version, because it is significantly more expensive than the usual Fujifilm XF 56mm f / 1.2 R (85 against 70 thousand rubles).
If you are looking for a cheaper portrait lens, then you can choose the native Fujifilm XF 50mm f / 2 R WR or a third-party option (with autofocus support) — Viltrox AF 56mm f / 1.4 XF
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Fujifilm XF 10–24mm F4 R OIS
The body has all the necessary control dials — zoom, aperture, manual focus. Photo: camerajabber.comThe wide-angle zoom is the best option for shooting landscapes, architecture and interiors. A suitable focal length is provided by the Fujifilm XF 10–24mm F4 R OIS — the equivalent of 15–37mm at full frame. At the same time, the far end is quite suitable for street photos and portraits in the environment, so the glass turned out to be universal, despite the wide-angle specialization. And 15mm at the near end, in fact, can “wrestle” with a fish.
Fujifilm has equipped the model with high-quality optical stabilization, which is useful when shooting handheld in imperfect lighting. Other advantages include fast and quiet autofocus, as well as a small minimum focusing distance of 24 cm for such glass.
But if suddenly you need an even wider view, then Fujinon has the Fujinon XF 8–16mm F2.8 R LM WR. The dimensions and price of this model are much higher than the average, but you get a super-sharp picture and powerful aperture — glass for professional work. However, unlike the previous version, without optical stabilization.
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Fujifilm XF 50–140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
A solid lens — a solid lens hood. Photo: 5050travelog.comAt the other end of the focal length spectrum are telezooms. Glasses for reaching really far objects in the wild and at sporting events. Telezooms are also good for close-up portraits (“headshots”).
The Fujifilm XF 50–140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR delivers equivalent focal lengths of 76–213mm while maintaining a constant f/2.8 aperture. This is another professional glass in our rating — long and expensive (97 thousand). At the same time with excellent optical stabilization and effective autofocus. The autofocus motor, by the way, works almost silently, so the lens is suitable not only for photos, but also for video shooting.
Naturally, given the situations in which you may need a telezoom, the case received protection from adverse weather conditions.
But if 140mm is not enough for you, the XF 70–300mm f/4–5.6 R LM OIS WR will give you even more zoom. For its “range” it is quite compact and does not compromise in terms of image sharpness, despite the more budgetary price tag. The aperture, of course, is lower than the professional f / 2.8, but something had to be sacrificed.
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Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
This macro lens will cost 80+ thousand rubles. Photo credit: trustedreviews.comThe Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro provides true macro magnification of 1:1 (the object on the sensor will correspond to its real size), and a minimum focal length of 25 cm allows you to work with “restless” objects such as insects. As befits a quality macro lens, the XF 80mm f/2.8 captures fine detail across the entire width of the frame. Naturally, there is also high-quality optical stabilization.
A more budget option can be found at Venus Optics: Laowa 65mm F2.8 2x Macro will cost half the price of the native model. The glass has a magnification of 2:1, which is convenient for shooting very tiny objects, and a minimum distance of 17 cm.
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