Fujifilm X100 VI-style lens for all X-cameras: Fujifilm unveils Fujinon 23 mm f/2.8 R WR
Together with the new Fujifilm X-E5, the comany has also just unveiled a new lens that makes the X-E5 an interesting alternative to the Fujifilm X100 VI. This is because the lens offers the same focal length as the lens of the X100 VI, which corresponds to a 35 mm equivalent focal length, with a slightly smaller maximum aperture of f/2.8 instead of f/2.0.
This compromise allows Fujifilm to make the lens extremely compact, as the body is only 2.3 centimeters thick and weighs 90 grams, while the filter thread accommodates compact 39mm filters. Despite its compact dimensions, the aperture and focus ring are said to be easy to operate. A design consisting of eight lenses in six groups, including two lenses with aspherical surfaces, are likely to ensure high image quality.
Fujifilm advertises soft bokeh effects, made possible by an eleven-blade aperture, but the large depth of field of a 23mm f/2.8 lens on an APS-C sensor is likely only capable of blurring backgrounds at close range. To this end, the lens offers a relatively short minimum focusing distance of 20 centimeters, resulting in a maximum magnification factor of 0.15. The body is rain-resistant and is said to work in temperatures down to -10°C.
Price and availability
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm F2.8 R WR will be launched in December 2025 for $499.95. The lens will also be available as a kit with the brand new Fujifilm X-E5 for $1,899.
Source(s)
Fujifilm (Press release | Product page)
