Fuji announces wide aperture 200mm f/2 OIS and 8-16mm f/2.8 lenses for Fuji X series

Jul 20, 2018 by John Aldred 1 Comment

Fujifilm is finally getting some long fast glass for its X series of cameras. Announced today, the Fujifilm XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR Lens with XF 1.4x TC F2 WR Teleconverter. Offering a full frame equivalent field of view to a 300mm lens, this is the longest Fuji X system lens by a long shot.

Also announced today is a new wide zoom, the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR. Also designed for the Fuji X series, this lens offers a 12-24mm full frame equivalent field of view.

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With the new XF 1.4x TC F2 WR teleconverter, that 200mm f/2 lens gives the equivalent field of view to 420mm on a full frame camera. Ideal for sniping wildlife or sports action. And with that large f/2 diameter, using the 1.4x tele brings it down to only f/2.8, keeping it still very bright for focusing.

Fujifilm XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR Lens

Focal length: 200mm
Max aperture: f/2
Mount: Fujifilm X Mount
Angle of view: 8.1°
Minimum focus distance: 1.8m
Optics: 19 elements in 14 groups
Diaphragm blades: 9, rounded
Image stabilisation: Yes
Autofocus: Yes
Filter thread: 105mm
Dimensions: 122 x 205.5mm
Weight: 2,265g

Fujifilm XF 1.4x TC F2 WR Teleconverter

Focal length: 1.4x original lens
Min aperture: +1 additional stop
Mount: Fujifilm X Mount
Optics: 7 elements in 4 groups
Dimensions: 58 x 15mm (excluding protrusion)
Weight: 130g

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR Lens

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTr3ClYlChM

Focal length: 8-16mm
Max aperture: f/2.8
Mount: Fujifilm X Mount
Angle of view: 121-83.2°
Minimum focus distance: 25cm
Optics: 20 elements in 13 groups
Diaphragm blades: 9, rounded
Image stabilisation: No
Autofocus: Yes
Filter thread: Unspecified
Dimensions: 88 x 121.5mm
Weight: 805g

The XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR is available to pre-order now for $5,999.95. It comes with the XF 1.4x TC F2 WR teleconverter included in the kit and will be released in October 2018. The XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR zoom lens is also available to pre-order now for $1,999.95 and will ship in November 2018.

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