Fujifilm announces Fujinon XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR, a lightweight and tiny wide-angle prime

Along with the big announcement of the X-T30 mirrorless camera, Fujifilm has also announced a new lens you can pair with it. Fujinon XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR is a wide-angle prime for X-Mount APS-C Fuji mirrorless cameras. It’s small, lightweight and therefore ideal for everyday use and travels.

The Fujinon XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR has a focal length of 16mm (or 24mm equivalent in the 35mm film format). It consists of 10 lens elements in 8 groups. These include two aspherical elements which effectively control field curvature and spherical aberration, providing great sharpness across the entire frame.

The lens’ AF system uses a stepping motor for silent and fast autofocus. It’s also weather-sealed, dust-resistant, and operates at temperatures as low as -10°C. This makes it ideal for traveling and adventures, landscapes, but also everyday shooting.

I mentioned the light weight of the Fujinon XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR. It weighs just 155g (0.34 lbs). Let’s say you mount it onto an X-T30: the total weight of the camera system will come to only 538g (1.18 lbs). Here are the full specs:

Performance
Focal Length	16mm Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 24 mm
Aperture	Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/22
Camera Mount Type	Fujifilm X Mount
Format Compatibility	APS-C
Angle of View	83.2°
Minimum Focus Distance	6.69″ / 17 cm
Magnification	0.13x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio	1:7.65
Optical Design	10 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades	9, Rounded

Features
Image Stabilization	None
Autofocus	Yes

Physical
Filter Thread	Front: 49 mm
Dimensions (DxL)	2.36 x 1.79″ / 60 x 45.4 mm
Weight	5.47 oz / 155 g

The Fujinon XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR will cost $399 and it will come in two versions: black and silver. The black one will be released in late March 2019, and it’s already available for preorders. The silver version is due to be released a bit later, in May 2019.