Fujifilm XF23mm F1.4 R LM WR

The XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR is a large diameter fixed focal length wide-angle lens consisting of 15 lens elements, including two aspherical elements and three ED elements, in 10 groups, offering improved resolution capabilities over the previous model. The maximum aperture of F1.4 produces a shallow depth of field. The nine newly adopted aperture blades also contribute to a natural, creamy bokeh. The highly versatile 23mm focal length makes it an ideal choice for landscape photography and snapshots.

The minimum working distance of around 19cm provides close-up capability and enables dynamic framing, capturing the main subject up close while maintaining a wide background in the frame. The lens also uses the internal focusing system, driven by a newly adopted linear motor, to provide fast and highly precise autofocus, achieving focus as fast as 0.04 seconds to grab a photo opportunity. decisive. It also benefits from advanced ease of use with its dust and weather resistant construction and the ability to operate in temperatures as low as -10 ° C.

Product Features

(1) Superior resolution capabilities and beautiful bokeh
The lens consists of 15 lens elements in 10 groups, including two aspherical elements and three ED elements, to effectively minimize chromatic aberration and spherical aberration. High-resolution capabilities, improved over those of the previous model, capture the smallest details of a photo subject with edge-to-edge sharpness. An aspherical element and an ED element are positioned closest to the frame while the focusing group containing the other aspherical element and two ED elements is positioned in the middle. The focus group is driven together to reduce fluctuation in aberration due to changes in shooting distance.

Boasting a maximum aperture of F1.4, the lens allows users to produce images that take advantage of its shallow depth of field. The use of nine aperture blades which produces a nearly round shaped bokeh effect and reduced color casts in the bokeh by well-controlled comatic aberration allows for a natural and creamy bokeh.

(2) Dynamic framing with 23mm wide-angle focal length
This is a wide-angle lens that offers a very versatile 23mm focal length (35mm equivalent in 35mm format), making it a perfect choice for landscape photography and snapshots. The minimum working distance of approximately 19cm and the maximum magnification of 0.2x (equivalent to approximately 0.3x in 35mm format), allow for dynamic framing that captures the main subject in close-up while maintaining a wide background. plan in the frame.

(3) Recently adopting linear motor for fast and highly precise autofocus and weatherproof construction
The lens uses the Inner Focus system, in which a compact and lightweight focusing lens group is driven by a newly adopted linear motor. The focus group is designed to have a small range of motion in order to achieve fast and highly accurate AF, reaching focus in as fast as 0.04 seconds to grab a decisive photo opportunity.

The lens provides quiet and smooth focusing in AF-C mode, frequently used during video recording. Fujifilm's proprietary optical design technology has minimized changes in angle of view during focusing (focus breathing), making the lens an ideal choice for video recording as well as shooting. Pictures.

The focus ring can sense the amount of rotation very precisely to detect even the most subtle fingertip operations for precise focusing.

The lens barrel is weather sealed at 11 locations so it is dust and weather resistant and can be used in temperatures as low as -10 ° C, allowing for snapshots in light rain, conditions dusty or astrophotography on cold winter nights.

(4) Compact design for convenience
The use of smaller diameter lens elements in the focus group and the optimized positioning of the linear motor allowed this lens to remain compact, weighing approximately 375g and measuring approximately 77.8mm in length with 58mm filter thread. This reduces the burden on users when walking around with this lens, mounted on a camera. Position A (auto) lock provides reliable operation, locking the aperture ring in place to prevent unintentional adjustment during shooting.

Technical characteristics

Type: Fixed focal length APS-C
Focal length: 23 mm (35 mm in eq. 24 x 36)
Maximum aperture: f / 1.4
Minimum aperture: f / 16
Frame: Fujifilm X
Optical formula: 15 lenses in 10 groups (2 aspherical, three ED)
Focus ring: yes
Seals: yes
Motorization: AF linear motor
Diaphragm: 9 blades
Minimum focusing distance: 19 cm
Supplied accessories: caps and sun visor
Filter diameter: 58 mm
Dimensions (L x ø): 77.8 x 67 mm
Weight: 375g