Fujifilm has just officially announced the new Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR lens. It is an ultra-fast wide-angle prime, which is equivalent to 27mm when mounted on an X-mount body. The lens has 15 elements, including 1 ED and 3 aspherical elements. The focus group consists of 6 elements and is driven by a linear motor. The minimum focus distance of the 18mm F1.4 is 11cm (4.3″), with a max magnification of 0.15x. This new lens costs $999, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | APS-C / DX | |
| Focal length | 18 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F1.4 | |
| Minimum aperture | F16 | |
| Aperture ring | Yes | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 15 | |
| Groups | 9 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 ED + 3 aspherical elements | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.20 m (7.87″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Linear Motor | |
| Full time manual | No | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 370 g (0.82 lb) | |
| Diameter | 69 mm (2.72″) | |
| Length | 76 mm (2.99″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 62 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
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