Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR APS-C Lens (2016)
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Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR is a wide-angle prime lens for Fujifilm X-mount. It covers the APS-C image circle. Introduced by Fujifilm in 2016, it has 10 elements in 6 groups.
For incremental weathers, Fujifilm is kind enough to include weather sealing. On the lens barrel, one can find a physical aperture ring. Those who wish to focus manually can have the best of both worlds (with the usual caveats).
As a wide-angle prime lens that happens to have relatively small maximum aperture, it is best suited for landscape photography, though some may wish for a brighter alternative for versatility. Even though the lens is not stabilized, at this focal range it does not usually matter. In fact, some may be able to get cleaner corners without image stabilization.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Lightweight and compact
- Light in the hand
- Weather-sealed
- Comes with physical aperture ring
- Great for street photography
Cons
- Not the best corners
What external reviewers found***
External score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Dust and splash protection
- Great-looking spikes when the light is bright and fairly close
- Sharpness at very close range and or at the largest apertures
Cons
- Not as sharp as the older XF 23mm f1.4
Price Comparison
Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
9 blades
Colors
Black, silver
Form Factor
Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Image Size
APS-C
Lens Barrel
Physical aperture ring
Lens Mount
Fujifilm X-mount
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
10 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
6 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
2 aspherical elements + Super Electron Beam Coating groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
43 mm / 1.69 in
Size | Diameter
60 mm / 2.36 in
Size | Length
52 mm / 2.05 in
Weight
180 g / 6.36 oz
Function
Angle Of View
64.2° Diagonal | 55.1° Horizontal | 38.4° Vertical
Aperture
f/2 ~ f/16
Autofocus
Yes
Crop Factor
1.5
Focal Length
23 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
34.5 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
Weather Resistance
Yes
Performance
Max Magnification
0.13x
Min Focus Distance
220 mm / 8.66 in
Production
Accessory
Lens Hood: LH-XF35-2 (supplied)
Debut
2016-08-25
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External Reviews
cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 74%The newer XF 23mm f2 delivers great-looking spikes when the light is bright and fairly close. But for more distant dimmer lights, the older XF23mm f1.4 takes a decisive lead. And finally for my tests on this page a quick look at geometry and vignetting. Both lenses are pretty well-behaved in both regards, at least for the out-of-camera JPEGs.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sharpness at very close range and or at the largest apertures
- Great-looking spikes when the light is bright and fairly close
- Dust and splash protection
Cons
- Not as sharp as the older XF 23mm f1.4
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References
- ^ Fujifilm XF 23mm f2 review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/fujifilm-fujinon-xf-23mm-f2-r-wr-review/. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
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