Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Wideangle Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
X Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.2m / 7.9 inch
90g / 3.2 oz
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We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR
Lens Mount
Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 is compatible with cameras that have a Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 has a maximum diameter of 62mm and a total length of 23mm . It weighs 90g / 3.2 oz .
Check the size of the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 when attached to X Mount cameras :
Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 has a filter thread of 39mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Fujifilm 23mm F2.8:
You can also check All Fujifilm X Mount Lenses with 39mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 has a fixed focal length of 23mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Weather Sealings
The Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Fujifilm X-T5 , Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S .
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m . 0.15x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. Given the wider 23mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Fujifilm 23mm F2.8's optical formula consists of 8 elements in 6 groups . Special elements used in this design is 2 aspherical elements.
Lens Hood
Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is FUJIFILM .
Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Fujifilm 23mm F2.8?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Fujifilm 23mm F2.8:
FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR Lens (FUJIFILM X, Black) FUJIFILM 39mm Lens Cap FUJIFILM Rear Lens Cap for FUJIFILM X-Mount Lenses FUJIFILM LH-XF27 Lens Hood FUJIFILM LHCP-27 Lens Hood Cap Cloth Wrap Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Body Colour
Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 is available in Black and silver color.
Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Fujifilm XF 23mm F2.8 R WR.
Top Alternatives of Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 in Other Lens Mounts
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