Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR (Black)

Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR Lens (Black)

Introduction

The Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR is a compact, wide-angle prime lens crafted for X‑mount APS‑C imagers. With a swift f/2.8 aperture and a 24 mm equivalent vista, it lends itself to immersive captures with finesse. Cloaked in a burnished silver guise, its looks are as winsome as its function.

Optical Design & Image Quality

Within its polished hull lies a ten-glass ballet arranged in eight ensembles—including two aspherical virtuosos that subdue visual discord like distortion and spherical blur. A whisper-thin Super EBC veil fends off flares and phantom shadows, elevating clarity and chromatic truth.

Aperture & Bokeh

Boasting a nine-petal rounded iris and incremental aperture shifts from f/2.8 to f/22, it conjures creamy, velvety backgrounds and allows nimble mastery over luminance.

Autofocus & Close-Focus

Guided by an internal mechanism and a hushed stepping sprite, its focus glides with alacrity and stealth—an ally for both fleeting stills and smooth reels.

Weather Sealing & Build

Armored at nine junctures and sturdy down to –14 °C, it resists dust and drizzle when paired with kindred weather‑proofed gear. Its metallic shell, tactile aperture ring, and svelte stature offer steady grip and roadworthy dependability.

Use Cases

This lens excels in peripatetic pursuits—street vignettes, scenic sprawls, urban-scapes, and evocative environs. Its unobtrusive frame invites spontaneous storytelling. Critics hail it as “a fleet-footed fellow for city jaunts” and “a pocketable travel chum” thanks to its resilience and spry demeanor.