Fujifilm Announces Two New Lenses: The XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR and GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR



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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