Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR Lens

Unveiling the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR: A Photographer's Dream Lens

Overview:

The Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR Lens is not just any lens; it's a photographer's dream. Designed exclusively for Fujifilm X-mount cameras, this wide-angle prime lens boasts a focal length equivalent to 27mm on full-frame cameras, making it perfect for everything from sweeping landscapes to intimate street shots. But what truly sets it apart is its fast f/1.4 aperture, ensuring stellar low-light shots and giving you full creative control over depth of field. Whether you're capturing stills or video, its silent autofocus ensures nothing distracts from your subject. Lightweight and weather-resistant, it's the kind of lens you'd happily carry on an all-day shoot. And with its robust construction, including 15 elements in 9 groups, it promises not just versatility but also exceptional image quality. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this lens is a game-changer for any Fujifilm X-mount kit.

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• Bokeh with Broad Appeal - The Fujifilm 18mm 1.4 lens's stunning image quality is perfectly complemented by the beautiful bokeh created at F1.4 by its rounded aperture blades. This intersection of engineering and design provides total control over an image and opens up a wide, new world of creativity that starts with the superb separation this lens creates between a subject and their background.
• Manual Precision Whenever You Need It - For those situations that require a more personal touch, the Fuji 18mm 1.4 lens's manual focusing ring provides smooth, even rotation from one end to the other. This makes pulling focus a breeze when recording video and selective focus simple when photographing through objects like prisms and loupes. Regardless of whether it’s done manually or with autofocus, XF18mmF1.4 will make sure you’re ready to frame that perfect moment, so the only luck you'll need is being in the right place at the right time.
• Distortion-Free Results with Stunning Detail - It takes a lot to design and engineer a wide-angle lens that produces beautifully sharp images from corner to corner, with little-to-no distortion at the frame’s edges. The Fujifilm WR lens accomplishes this difficult task by using 15 lens elements - that also include one ED and three aspherical elements - to minimize optical aberrations. This produces an image that is incredibly sharp and completely true to the story you want to tell.
• Fast, Quiet, and Smooth Focus - Bringing images into focus may require a little bit of time and luck every now and then, but they almost always require consistent and reliable autofocus. That’s why Fuji 1.4 lens uses a linear autofocus (AF) motor to provide consistent autofocus results. The first XF wide-angle prime lens to use this solution, this precise internal system drives all six focusing elements as one, delivering responsive, near-silent AF down to a minimum object distance of just 7.9in (20cm) in as little as 0.04 seconds.

• 27mm (35mm Equivalent)
• Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
• 3 Aspherical, 1 ED Optical Glass Element
• Minimum Focus Distance: 7.9"
• Locking "A" Position Aperture Ring
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
• Weather and Dust Resistant

Lens Configuration

15 elements in 9 groups
(includes 3 aspherical and 1 ED elements)

Focal Length

18mm

35mm Equivalent Focal Length

27mm

Angle of View

76.5

Maximum Aperture

F1.4

Minimum Aperture

F16

Number of Aperture Blades

9 (rounded diaphragm opening)

Aperture Step Size

1/3EV (22 steps)

Minimum Focusing Distance (cm)

20

Minimum Focusing Distance (in)

7.87

Maximum Magnification

0.15x

Lens Diameter (mm)

68.8

Lens Length (mm)

75.6

Lens Length (in)

2.98

Lens Weight (g)

370

Lens Weight (lb)

0.81

Filter Size

62mm

Approximate External Lens Dimensions

68.8mm x 75.6mm

• Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR Lens
• Fujifilm RLCP-001 Rear Lens Cap
• Fujifilm FLCP-62 Lens Cap
• Lens Hood
• Wrapping Cloth
• Limited Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focal length of the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR lens?

It has a focal length of 18mm, equivalent to 27mm on a full-frame camera.

Is the lens suitable for low-light photography?

Yes, with its fast f/1.4 aperture, it offers excellent low-light performance.

Can I use this lens for video recording?

Absolutely! The lens features silent and fast autofocus, making it a great choice for video.

Is the lens weather-resistant?

Yes, it has a weather-resistant construction, allowing for use in various conditions.

How much does the lens weigh?

The lens weighs 370g (0.82 lb), making it lightweight and easy to carry.

What's included in the lens package?

It comes with a plastic bayonet hood, with an optional LH-XF18 bayonet hood available.