Today, Fujifilm has announced two new lenses, one for X series cameras and one for their medium format cameras: the XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR and GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR. Check out these two new lenses!
The XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR
The XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR looks to be a great walkaround lens with a versatile zoom range. Check out its specs:
- 24-120mm full frame equivalent focal length range
- Constant f/4 aperture
- One extra-low dispersion aspherical element to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations
- Three aspherical elements to control distortion and spherical aberrations and increase sharpness
- Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating) to reduce ghosting and flaring
- Optical image stabilization effective up to six stops
- Weather-sealing to protect against dust and moisture
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm
- 1.15 ft minimum focus distance (0.25x maximum magnification)
- Weight: 15.52 oz (440 g)
The XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR will retail for $799 and is expected to ship in September. You can preorder yours here.
The GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR
The GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR is a very thin 40mm-equivalent lens that should make for a great walkaround option for medium format shooters looking to save a little weight. Check out its specs:
- 40mm full frame equivalent focal length
- One aspherical element to control distortion and spherical aberrations and increase sharpness
- Compact pancake design
- Linear AF motor for quick and quiet focusing
- Dust and weather-sealing
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm
- 1.8 ft minimum focus distance (0.1x maximum magnification)
- Weight: 11.82 oz (335 g)
The GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR will retail for $999 and is expected to ship in September. You can preorder yours here.
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