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Fujifilm Announces Ultra Wide, Fast Tele And 1.4x Teleconverter
20 July 2018
Fujifilm has announced three new optics and updated its X Mount lens roadmap. Highlights of the announcement follow.
NEW OPTICS
The company introduced an ulta-wide wide-angle zoom and a kit that includes a fast telephoto lens with a 1.4x teleconverter.
8-16mm f2.8 Ultra Wide-Angle
The Fujinon XF8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR lens is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of f2.8 and focal length equivalent to 12-24mm (35mm format).
Specifications
Specifications for the new zoom include:
XF8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount X Mount Focal Length 8 to 16mm (12 to 24mm 35mm equivalent) Aperture f2.8 to f22
9 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 121° to 83.2° Minimum Focus 9.84 in. Magnification 0.1x Optical Design 20 elements 13 groups
includes 4 aspherical, 3 ED, 3 super ED elementsAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread NA Dimensions 3.46 x 4.77 inches Weight 1.93 lbs.
200mm f2 Telephoto
The Fujinon XF200mm f2 R LM OIS WR Telephoto lens is the first super-fast telephoto lens in the XF lens lineup, offering a maximum aperture of f2.0 and a focal length equivalent to 305mm (35mm format).
Specifications
Specifications for the new telephoto include:
FUJINON XF200MM F2 R LM OIS WR LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount X Mount Focal Length 200mm (305mm 35mm equivalent) Aperture f2.0 to f22
9 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 8.1° Minimum Focus 5.91 ft. Magnification 0.12x Optical Design 19 elements 14 groups
includes 2 ED elements, 1 Super ED elementAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 105mm Dimensions 4.79 x 8.08 inches Weight 5.2 lbs.
1.4x Teleconverter
The XF200mm f2 R LM OIS WR lens will only be available as a kit, paired with the high performance XF1.4x TC f2 WR teleconverter to extend the focal length by 1.4 times to cover a focal length equivalent to 427mm at f2.8 (35mm format).
Specifications
Specifications for the new converter include:
XF1.4X TC F2 WR 1.4x TELECONVERTER SPECIFICATIONS Focal Length 1.4x that of original lens Aperture One additional stop
(f8 becomes f11)Focus Range Approx. that of the original range Magnification 1.4x that of the original lens Optical Design 7 elements 4 groups
includes 1 aspherical elementDimensions 2.28 x 0.59 inches Weight 4.55 oz. NEW ROADMAP
The updated development roadmap of interchangeable lenses for the X Series line of mirrorless digital cameras adds three new lenses to the lineup:
- A compact wide-angle lens, XF16mm f2.8 R WR, perfect for landscape and travel photography
- A standard zoom lens, XF16-80mm f4 R OIS WR, which boasts a 5x zoom range with a broad focal range, providing a versatile lens capable of covering a wide range of shooting scenarios
- A large aperture prime lens XF33mm f1 R WR, an ultra-fast lens that stands to be the first mirrorless lens with a maximum aperture of f1.0 with AF capability.
PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Fujifilm said the XF8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR Lens will be available in late November for $1,999.95 and the XF200mm f2 R LM OIS WR Lens and Fujinon XF1.4x TC f2 WR Teleconverter Kit will be available in late October for $5,999.95.
For more information see the news release below.
Fujifilm ANNOUNCES NEW Fujinon XF8-16Mm f2.8 R LM WR LENS; Fujinon XF200Mm f2 R LM OIS WR TELEPHOTO LENS AND XF1.4x TC f2 WR TELECONVERTER KIT
Ultra-wide-angle zoom lens and super-fast telephoto lens with accompanying teleconverter for the X Series line of mirrorless interchangeable lens digital cameras; Latest development of the X Mount Lens Roadmap unveiled
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm North America Corp. has announced the new Fujinon XF8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR Lens, an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of f2.8 and focal length equivalent to 12-24mm (35mm format). Capable of providing outstanding edge to edge image-resolving performance, this lens is perfect for landscape and architecture photography such as interior and nightscape and astrophotography.
Also has announced is the new Fujinon XF200mm f2 R LM OIS WR Telephoto Lens, the first super-fast telephoto lens in the XF lens lineup, offering a fast maximum aperture of f2.0 and a focal length equivalent to 305mm (35mm format). This lens boasts exceptional image clarity with the ability to produce beautiful bokeh, making it an ideal lens for shooting sports and wildlife.
The XF200mm f2 R LM OIS WR lens will only be available as a kit, paired with the high performance XF1.4x TC f2 WR Teleconverter to extend the focal length by 1.4 times to cover a focal length equivalent to 427mm at f2.8 (35mm format).
Fujinon XF8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR Ultra-Wide-angle Lens
The new XF8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR features an optical construction of 20 elements in 13 groups, including 4 aspherical lens elements to control distortion and spherical aberration and 6 ED lens elements including 3 super ED elements to control lateral chromatic aberration, a lens design that produces advanced image-resolving performances across the entire zoom range. Featuring a floating lens element that adjusts according to the position of the zoom, the XF8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR achieves edge-to-edge sharpness and corrects field curvature that is typically found in ultra-wide-angle lenses. The lens barrel is lightweight yet robust, sealed at 11 points, designed to be weather and dust-resistant and capable of operating in temperatures as low as 14[!]deg;F/-10[!]deg;C.
Key Features:
- Fujifilm X Mount is compatible with all Fujifilm X Series interchangeable system cameras
- Weather-sealed at 11 points for weather and dust-resistance; operates in temperatures as low as 14[!]deg;F/-10[!]deg;C
- 20 elements in 13 groups including 4 aspherical elements, 3 ED elements and 3 super ED elements
- Uses linear motors for quiet and ultra-fast AF
- Nano-GI coating applied to rear surface of two front lens elements to eliminate ghosting and flare caused by oblique light
Fujinon XF200mm f2 R LM OIS WR Telephoto Lens and XF1.4x TC f2 WR Teleconverter Kit
The XF200mm f2 R LM OIS WR Telephoto Lens is made of 19 elements in 14 groups, including one large-diameter super ED lens element and two large-diameter ED lens elements to minimize chromatic aberration. High-precision polishing technology, developed for broadcast lenses, was applied to the large-diameter lens to achieve outstanding image-resolving performance and beautiful bokeh. The lens also features a new Focus Preset function that instantaneously changes the focus to a preset position, enabling photographers to capture the main subject with ease and without having to make focal readjustments.
Utilizing linear motors, the XF200mm f2 R LM OIS WR achieves fast, silent and high-precision AF performance and also features a new mechanism that fixes the motor group when the camera is not in use to reduce movement of the focusing group. In addition, the lens offers 5-stop image stabilization performance that recognizes shooting conditions and automatically applies optimum image stabilization control. With magnesium alloy construction, the lens is lightweight yet robust and is sealed at 17 points and designed to be weather and dust-resistant and operates in temperatures as low as 14[!]deg;F/-10[!]deg;C.
Key Features:
- Fujifilm X Mount is compatible with all Fujifilm X Series interchangeable system cameras
- Weather-sealed at 17 points for weather and dust-resistance; operates in temperatures as low as 14[!]deg;F/-10[!]deg;C
- 19 elements in 14 groups including 2 ED elements and 1 super ED element
- Uses linear motors for quiet and ultra-fast AF
- Focus Preset Function instantly changes focus to a preset position to capture main subject without readjustments
- Optical Image Stabilization system achieves 5-stop image stabilization
- Fluorine coating applied to front lens element for improved durability
- Matte silver color for reduced risk of overheating
- Fujinon XF1.4x TC f2 WR Key Features:
- 7 elements in 4 groups including 1 aspherical element
Updated X Mount Lens Roadmap Unveiled
Also announced is the latest development roadmap of interchangeable lenses for the X Series line of mirrorless digital cameras. The latest roadmap adds three new lenses to the lineup: a compact wide-angle lens, XF16mm f2.8 R WR, perfect for landscape and travel photography; a standard zoom lens, XF16-80mm f4 R OIS WR, which boasts a 5x zoom range with a broad focal range, providing a versatile lens capable of covering a wide range of shooting scenarios; and a large aperture prime lens XF33mm f1 R WR, an ultra-fast lens that stands to be the first mirrorless lens with a maximum aperture of f1.0 with AF capability. With the expansion of the high performance X Mount lens lineup, Fujifilm continues to cover more focal lengths to support a wide range of photography styles and shooting scenarios.
Availability and Pricing
The new Fujinon XF8-16mm f2.8 R LM WR Lens will be available in late November in the U.S. and Canada for USD $1,999.95 and CAD $ 2,599.99.
The new Fujinon XF200mm f2 R LM OIS WR Lens and Fujinon XF1.4x TC f2 WR Teleconverter Kit will be available in late October in the U.S. and Canada for USD $5,999.95 and CAD $ 7,799.99.