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Fujifilm Announces 23mm f2.8 Pancake Lens
12 June 2025
Fujifilm has announces its Fujinon XF23mmF2.8 R WR lens designed to be thin and unobtrusive while delivering powerful resolution and autofocus performance, the company said.
"The first word that comes to mind when thinking of XF23mmF2.8 R WR is 'versatility'," said Victor Ha, Fujfilm vice president. "The lens is adaptable to handle standard, wide-angle, close-up image making with ease, while at the same time offering an ultra-compact form factor and user-friendly functionality. From street photography and travel/landscape, where the big picture tells the story, all the way to tabletop photography, where close up, intricate details are critical, XF23mmF2.8 R WR is the ideal everyday carry, designed to work with you on the move."
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new wide-angle lens include:
- APS-C format (35mm equivalent)
- f2.8 to f16
- 7.9-inch close focus
- 11-blade aperture
- Two high-resolution aspherical elements
- Weather-resistant construction
- Compact and lightweight 3.2 oz. design
- 39mm front filter thread
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the 23mm lens include:
FUJINON XF23mmF2.8 R WR LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Fujifilm X Focal Length 23mm (35mm equivalent) Aperture f2.8 to f16
11 rounded diaphram bladesAngle of View 63.4° Minimum Focus 7.9 inches Optical Design 8 elements in 6 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 39mm Dimensions 2.4 x 0.9 inches Weight 3.2 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Fujifilm said the Fujinon XF23mmF2.8 R WR lens will be available in late 2025 for $499.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Fujifilm Introduces the Versatile, Ultra-Compact, Lightweight Fujinon XF23mmF2.8 R WR Lens
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm North America Corp., Electronic Imaging Division, announces the launch of its Fujinon XF23mmF2.8 R WR (XF23mmF2.8 R WR) lens. Designed with portability in mind, XF23mmF2.8 R WR was developed to be thin and unobtrusive while delivering powerful resolution and autofocus performance.
"The first word that comes to mind when thinking of XF23mmF2.8 R WR is 'versatility'," said Victor Ha, vice president, Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions, Fujifilm North America Corp. "The lens is adaptable to handle standard, wide-angle, close-up image making with ease, while at the same time offering an ultra-compact form factor and user-friendly functionality. From street photography and travel/landscape, where the big picture tells the story, all the way to tabletop photography, where close up, intricate details are critical, XF23mmF2.8 R WR is the ideal everyday carry, designed to work with you on the move."
Main Features:
Ultra-compact and lightweight design with high resolution performance
XF23mmF2.8 R WR is designed to deliver high resolution performance compatible with the Fujifilm X Series' approximately 40.2-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 HR[1] sensor.
- By adopting 8-elements in 6 groups, including two aspherical lenses, XF23mmF2.8 R WR minimizes aberrations from the center to the periphery.
- The lens has been made optically compact through Fujifilm's latest lens development which reduces size by increasing the number of metal components to make parts thinner while maintaining durability.
- 8 R WR features a focal length of 23mm (equivalent to 35mm in 35mm format), an overall length of only 23mm[2] and a weight of approximately 90g (3 ounces). The lens's 11-blade aperture diaphragm also delivers smooth, circular bokeh for excellent subject separation, most notably at wider apertures.
Close-up photography and high-precision, high-speed autofocus
- 8 R WR excels at close-ups, down to the minimum object distance of 20 cm (7.9 inches) from the sensor.
- The lens uses a full-group focusing system, which suppresses aberration variation depending on the focus position, enabling high image quality photography even at close range.
- A powerful direct-current motor is integrated into the lens to achieve high-speed AF.
Stylish yet durable user-friendly design
- Knurling at the base of the lens allows for a secure grip when changing lenses.
- The manual focus ring is equipped with high frequency position detection for high precision manual focus with minimum rotation angle.
- A fixed spacer between the manual focus and aperture rings makes for easier adjustment of either setting when composing through the viewfinder.
- With 9 sealing points, the lens is dust and moisture resistant to temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit) and can be used safely in light rain, cold or dusty environments.
The Fujinon XF23mmF2.8 R WR lens will be available late 2025 at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $499.95 and $559.99 CAD. For more information, visit https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/lenses/xf23mmf28-r-wr/.