Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR macro lens is officially out

After some specs leaked, it comes as no surprise: the Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR macro lens has now been officially announced. Okay, we did know some facts about the lens, but the leaked specs didn’t tell us everything. So, let’s see more details about the lens and what it has to offer.

The XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR was designed for APS-C-format X-mount cameras. In other words, you get the 45mm equivalent focal length, so you can use this lens to capture subjects both near and far. It could be a great prime for photo walks and traveling, in my opinion, but I leave it to you to decide where to take it.

It’s a true macro lens with 1:1 magnification ratio and a 3.9″ minimum focusing distance. As for the optical design, it features three aspherical elements and two ED elements. When paired, these reduce spherical aberrations and distortion and maintain a high level of sharpness and color fidelity. The aperture diaphragm is rounded and features eleven blades, so you’ll get nice, round bokeh when shooting at larger apertures. The lens also packs a linear autofocus motor for smooth and fast focusing. Here are the specs and a few more product photos

Focal Length	30mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 45mm)
Maximum Aperture	f/2.8
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Lens Mount	FUJIFILM X
Lens Format Coverage	APS-C
Angle of View	50.7°
Minimum Focus Distance	3.9" / 10 cm
Maximum Magnification	1x
Macro Reproduction Ratio	1970-01-01 01:01:00
Optical Design	11 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades	9, Rounded
Focus Type	Autofocus
Image Stabilization	No
Filter Size	43 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)	2.4 x 2.7" / 60 x 69.5 mm
Weight	6.9 oz / 195 g

The Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR macro lens can be yours for $599.00. Preorders are now open and the lens should start shipping on 17 November 2022.