Fujifilm announced the FUJINON Lens XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II. This new lens is due to be released in mid-December 2024 as part of the “XF Lens” lineup of interchangeable lenses for the “X Series” mirrorless digital camera, which achieves outstanding image quality and compactness through its unique color reproduction technology. The suggested retail price is to be determined.
The Fujinon Lens XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II is the successor to their previous large-aperture standard zoom lens, the “FUJINON Lens XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR.” This is the flagship model of the “XF Lens”.
The new model weighs approximately 40% lighter than the previous model. Despite being a large-aperture lens, it offers excellent mobility.
In addition, the lens configuration has been optimized to further improve image quality. In addition, the company is the first to adopt an “aperture click switch” that allows you to switch between clicks when adjusting the aperture. The click-free setting allows for smoother changes in brightness, making it possible to shoot more natural videos.
It is possible to shoot with a brightness of F2.8 at the maximum aperture across the entire zoom range from wide-angle 16mm (equivalent to 24mm in 35mm format) to medium telephoto 55mm (equivalent to 84mm in 35mm format). It can handle a wide range of still image shooting genres, such as shooting nature and landscapes with its high image rendering power, and portraits with smooth and beautiful background bokeh. In addition, the lightweight design weighing approximately 410g and new functions that support video shooting are said to expand the range of imaging expression with “XF lenses.”
Fujinon Lens XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II Product Features
Large aperture standard zoom lens with high image quality
- It is possible to shoot across the entire zoom range, from wide-angle 16mm (equivalent to 24mm in 35mm format) to medium telephoto 55mm (equivalent to 84mm in 35mm format), with a brightness of F2.8 at the maximum aperture.
- The lens is made up of 16 elements in 11 groups, including four aspherical lenses, one Super ED lens, and three ED lenses. It maintains high resolution from the center to the periphery, and minimizes chromatic aberration despite being a large-diameter lens.
- Thanks to advances in ultra-fine processing technology for aspherical lenses, the occurrence of ring patterns is reduced compared to previous models, resulting in smooth and beautiful bokeh.
- The minimum shooting distance is 0.3m across the entire zoom range. Close-up shooting is possible with a maximum shooting magnification of 0.21x.
Compact and lightweight design for increased mobility
- The latest lens processing technology has made it possible to make the lenses thinner. Compared to previous models, the overall lens length has been shortened by approximately 11 mm, the volume has been reduced by approximately 37.8%, and the mass has been reduced by approximately 37.4% to approximately 410g. This provides high mobility.
- The lens barrel is sealed in 12 places to make it dustproof, weatherproof, and resistant to temperatures as low as -10°C. In addition, the fluorine coating on the front lens makes it water-repellent and dirt-resistant. By combining it with the dustproof, weatherproof, and freezeproof “FUJIFILM X-H2S” and other cameras, it can be used safely even for long periods of time in bad weather.
Convenient design for video shooting
- Adopted “Aperture Click Switch”. When this switch is ON, it is easy to intuitively grasp the amount of aperture movement, making it ideal for still image shooting. When it is OFF, it smooths out the change in brightness when adjusting the aperture, realizing a smoother operation feeling. You can shoot videos comfortably.
- It is characterized by its ability to suppress fluctuations in the angle of view (breathing) when focusing.
Fast, quiet and highly accurate AF
- The adoption of the inner focus system has made the focus lens smaller and lighter. In addition, a high-speed linear motor drives the focus group, achieving high-speed, high-precision AF of approximately 0.02 seconds. It is said that you will never miss a decisive moment.
