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FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/2 R WR Lens (Silver)

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FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/2 R WR Lens (Silver)
Key Features
  • X-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 35mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/16
  • Two Aspherical Elements
Designed as a compact, walk-around prime, the silver XF 23mm f/2 R WR from FUJIFILM is a versatile 35mm-equivalent lens characterized by its f/2 maximum aperture that strikes and ideal balance between portability and speed. The optical design features two aspherical elements to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations in order to produce greater sharpness and accurate rendering. A Super EBC coating is also used to control flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in bright and backlit conditions. Complementing the optics is a stepping motor, along with an internal focusing design, which provides quick and especially quiet focusing performance. Additionally, the lens is weather-sealed to suit working in inclement conditions.
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FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/2 R WR Overview

Designed as a compact, walk-around prime, the silver XF 23mm f/2 R WR from FUJIFILM is a versatile 35mm-equivalent lens characterized by its f/2 maximum aperture that strikes and ideal balance between portability and speed. The optical design features two aspherical elements to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations in order to produce greater sharpness and accurate rendering. A Super EBC coating is also used to control flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in bright and backlit conditions. Complementing the optics is a stepping motor, along with an internal focusing design, which provides quick and especially quiet focusing performance. Additionally, the lens is weather-sealed to suit working in inclement conditions.

Prime wide-angle lens is designed for APS-C-format FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 35mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/2 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers greater control over depth of field.
Two aspherical elements limit distortion and spherical aberration in order to realize greater sharpness and accurate rendering.
Super EBC coating has been applied to individual elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.
Stepping motor, along with an internal focusing design, affords fast and quiet autofocus performance that benefits both stills and video applications.
The lens body incorporates weather sealing to protect against dust and moisture, and to enable worry-free use in inclement conditions and freezing temperatures as low as 14°F.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
UPC: 074101030143

FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/2 R WR Specs

Focal Length
23mm (35mm Equivalent: 35mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
FUJIFILM X
Lens Format Coverage
APS-C
Angle of View
63.4°
Minimum Focus Distance
8.66" / 22 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.13x
Optical Design
10 Elements in 6 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
43 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.36 x 2.04" / 60 x 51.9 mm
Weight
6.35 oz / 180 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.95 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.5 x 5.2 x 4.3"

FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/2 R WR Reviews

Love it!

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-18

I’m downsizing from the XH2S to the XS20 so I bought the smaller 23mm f/2 to combine with my 18-55 for a compact travel kit. I found the fujifilm 27 2.8 pancake to be noisy on the XS20 (not so on the 2S). This 23mm is very light and appears to be very sharp. I sold my larger lenses to BH Photo and made enough to pay for the XS20 and the 23mm lens, with change to spare.

Decent

By Josh
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-07

Image quality isn't signifcantly better than the 18-55 kit. But it is smaller and better for low light situations.

Favorite lens

By Jeffrey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-05

This is probably one of my all-time fave lenses. I've used it on the XT2, 3 and 4, and it pretty much stays on all the time. Great for candid, travel, even some pro work.

One of my all-time faves

By Jeffrey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-03

Just can't say enough how much I adore this lens. Really versatile, the perfect default carry-around lens on my XT4 and XT5.

Lens are great

By Jasper
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-03

Perfect size for street photography + landscape. If your comfortable, you can get away with creating portraits as well!

One of favorite base lenses

By Jeffrey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-03

This and the newer 33mm Fuji lens live on my XT5 all the time. Can't go wrong with it.

Lightweight & Sharp!

By Andrew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-18

I love this lens. Use it on my X-T5 as a general walk around/travel lens. I bought the silver so I always know which one it is when retrieving quickly from my camera bag. Autofocus is fast. I use back button autofocus. The 35mm equivalent is perfect for travel. With the 40 megapixel sensor of the X-T5 you can always crop if need be. F2 is plenty fast enough. You can use it indoors as well by bumping up the ISO a bit. Not a problem anymore using the new Lightroom Denoise AI, DxO PureRaw, Topaz, etc. I am loving these Fuji primes. Just sold my XF 18-135. It's a great lens for events. I'll just rent one if I need to. As usual, super fast shipping from B & H.

A news photographers lens

By Charles
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-08

I shot for a weekly newspaper for ten years, freelance to magazines for more than that, and over 50 weddings. This was my go to focal length (35mm equivalent). It is a story telling lens. Great for street, travel, etc. I have it mounted on either my Pro 2 or XT-20. On the silver XT-20 people think I am shooting film. Only con, not sharp wide open but f/4 and above a stellar lens, first Len most people should buy. Far more useful than a zoom.

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