![]() ![]() You’ll have a hard time deciding between this f/2 Fuji lens and the f/1.4 variant in fact since the f/2 offers very similar image quality at almost half the price (and weight!) of the f/1.4 lens. It’s just as sharp throughout its aperture range as its big brother the f/1.4, and most importantly, excels wide open at f/2. However, you’ll not want to reserve the 23mm f/2 WR as a mere backup, since the image quality it offers is superb. Weighing in at only 180g, this little lens is one of the lightest in the range, and so small that you could keep it in your jacket pocket all day as a backup and not even notice it there.įujifilm X-T2 + 23mm f/2 | f/5.6 | 1/3200 | ISO200 | © Jonas Rask The next impressive feature of the 23mm f/2 WR s its weight. You’ll see it on a few of the other Fujifilm lenses, including the 50mm f/2, 16mm f/1.4, 35mm f/2 and 90mm f/2, so in theory, my incredibly scientific ‘running water’ test is possible with all these lenses too (although you’ll need to be using one of Fuji’s weather-resistant camera bodies like the X-T4.)Īs you can see, ‘weather resistant’ is a bit of an understatement, and bears testament to the incredible build quality of the 23mm f/2 WR lens. The ‘WR’ in the name of the 23mm f/2 WR stands for ‘weather-resistant. I have held a 23mm f/2 WR attached to a Fujifilm X-T2 under a running tap! When Fujifilm Australia kindly lent me one of their best mirrorless cameras for this lens review, they told me to have a go at this little stunt, and my jaw was on the floor… There are a few reasons why I think this impressive lens should be the first lens you consider when buying a Fuji mirrorless camera. It’s also the best Fuji prime lens if want that elusive 35mm focal length on a budget -) The 23mm f/2 WR is a bit of a special weapon in the lineup and one that deserves a mention. ![]() I’ve already reviewed a 23mm lens (the aforementioned f/1.4 version), so why the need to include another one? ![]() So let’s take a look at the best Fuji lenses right now. The compact, lightweight, high quality and affordable lens selection are the major drawcards of the Fujifilm mirrorless camera system. However, Fujifilm was betting on the X-Pro1 and this new X Mount as an alternative to other ILC systems, competing with brands with legacy mounts going back 50-60 years, mostly SLRs.What are the Best Fuji Lenses in 2022? Image Fujifilm was mostly known for all-in-one cameras, even back in the film days, or building cameras on existing mounts (eg. It had been decades since Fujifilm made a proprietary ILC system. At the time, it seemed crazy that Fujifilm was betting on nostalgia, legacy design and function, with some unique technological solutions (X-Trans colour filter array, hybrid viewfinder) for their all-new digital interchangeable lens camera system. The X-Pro1 was Fujifilm’s first X Mount camera and was launched with three new prime lenses: XF18mmF2 R, XF35mmF1.4 R, and XF60mmF2.4 R MACRO. For myself, I imagined the X-Pro1 would feel like shooting with an old school rangefinder film camera, but with all the advantages of shooting digital. It was an exciting time for rangefinder enthusiasts, especially those of us who couldn’t afford to buy into the Leica M digital system. I remember when Fujifilm first announced the X-Pro1 back in 2012. Ten Years Later: The Fujifilm X-Pro1 Re-Review
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