Fujifilm XF23 mm F2 R Weather Resistant Lens, Black

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Not only is this lens resistant to both poor weather conditions such as light rain and dust; it also is capable of complete functionality at temperatures as low as -10°C. This means you can have complete confidence when you use it with weather resistant Fujifilm bodies such as the Fujifilm X-Pro2 or Fujifilm X-T3. What's in the box? Tip: If you’re still looking at your options, take a look at my review of the Fujifilm 35mm f1.4 lens. Fuji 23mm f2 – At a Glance Fuji has essentially two ranges of prime lenses: the fast primes (f1.4 lenses) and the more budget-friendly, yet weather resistant, f2 varieties. The reality is, each of these lenses are a great way to get into the Fuji system and start creating beautiful photos. Where to buy Fuji lenses

But after using this lens for over 4 years in a wide variety of situations, I’ve warmed up to it quite a bit and gotten to know its strengths and limitations. The Fujifilm Fujinon 23mm f/2 is very sharp for most purposes and very well made. It's a great little lens at a bargain price. The f2 shines the best when shooting from a distance, which allows photographers to get stunning street pics and dynamic travel images without needing to get too close. So you won’t have to explain to passers-by why you’re standing so close to them while trying to snap a picture of your new favourite coffee house. Below is a breakdown of the 23mm f2 features and an explanation of how each one makes this lens the gem that it is and why I love it. Fuji 23mm f2 Review – Sturdy Handling / Built Quality

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As with all things in life, “it depends”. There is no one perfect focal length (after all, if that were the case, how would digital camera companies make any money?). The supplied lens hood is made of plastic, but it is very small and discreet, and doesn’t detract particularly from the overall look of the lens. Although you can remove the lens hood, it’s not possible to reverse it and attach it to the lens for storage - but the hood is so small that you will probably just leave it on at all times.

Autofocus is one area where the 23mm F2 WR lens really stands out. The autofocus on this thing is fast. I mean REALLY fast. In their press release, Fuji claim, "the lens can focus in an astonishing 0.05 seconds.” In my real world testing I had no way of verifying this claim and besides, most photographers take these kinds of blanket statements with a huge pinch of salt, but certainly I found the autofocusing of this lens to be noticeably faster when compared to other lenses in the Fuji line up. How much faster I will leave to others to decide, but faster none-the-less. That’s why I’m here to help. This article summarizes the key features of each lenses and example scenarios you’ll want to use them in. First off, 23mm is an extremely versatile focal length. It’s a wide-angle lens that you can still use for portraits of people without it looking unflattering.The Fujinon 23mm f2 is about as good as you’ll get from a big company in terms of color, contrast, and micro-contrast for a lens this small. Believe it or not, Sony has a few good ones too, like the Sony Zeiss 35mm f2.8 and the 50mm f1.8. Actually, the Sony Zeiss 35mm f2.8 has a little more pop than this lens, but it has some pretty nasty color ring patterns. Personally, the Fujinon XF 35mm f1.4 R was my first lens for my Fujifilm kit and I spent years with it before adding a second one.