Fujifilm launches $200 XC 35mm f/2, the first-ever prime lens in the XC lens family
Jan 23, 2020
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Other than the new entry-level camera, Fujifilm has also announced new lenses. One of them is the Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2, the first-ever prime in the XC line of lenses. It’s affordable, lightweight and tiny, and it can be a great companion to your APS-C Fuji camera.
The Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 is designed for X-mount crop Fuji cameras, and it provides a 53mm-equivalent focal length. It’s built from 9 elements in 6 groups, featuring two aspherical elements. They should limit distortion and spherical aberration, which provides greater sharpness and accurate rendering. It has a rounded nine-blade diaphragm, so it produces pleasing, soft bokeh.
The Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 is an autofocus lens. According to Fuji, the AF system is quick and precise, so it’s suitable for both stills and video.
Here are the full specs:
| Focal Length | 35mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 53mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Format Compatibility | APS-C |
| Angle of View | 44.2° |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.14x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.15′ / 35 cm |
| Optical Design | 9 Elements in 6 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Filter Size | 43 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.3 x 1.83″ / 58.4 x 46.5 mm |
| Weight | 4.59 oz / 130 g |
The Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 can be preordered now at the price of $199 and it’s expected to start shipping in February.
Dunja Đuđić
Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, concerts, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.
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3 responses to “Fujifilm launches $200 XC 35mm f/2, the first-ever prime lens in the XC lens family”
that’s interesting; if image quality turns out to be good (and I think it will, if Fuji standards are respected), I’d like to get one :)
Interesting but when fuji update this lenses 16 1.4, 23 1.4 , 35 1.4, 56 1.2 ?
that’s a GREAT move from fuji ! cause them lenses are expensive!
in the meantime canon still does not have a cheap 35mm for their aps-c cameras…