We already knew that Fuji was about to announce three new lenses thanks to recently leaked photos. And now it’s official: Fuji has announced the GF80mm f/1.7, XF27mm f/2.8, and XF70-300mm f/4-5.6 R lenses. Of course, we now have more than just photos, so let’s dive in and see what you can expect.
FUJIFILM GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR
The GF 80mm f/1.7 is the fastest and the most expensive of the three new lenses. It’s designed for the G-mount GFX mirrorless medium format system, giving you 63mm equivalent focal length.
The lens is built from 12 elements in 9 groups, with two Super ED elements and one aspherical element. It features a physical aperture ring with a C (Command) position for the camera-based aperture setting. The aperture packs a 9-blade diaphragm, so you should get a nice, round bokeh.
The lens is dust- and weather-sealed, working at temperatures down to 14°F (-10°C). The front element features a fluorine coating to repel dust, dirt, and moisture.
Here are the full specs:
| Focal Length | 80mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 63mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | FUJIFILM G |
| Angle of View | 37.7° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.3′ / 70 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.15x |
| Optical Design | 12 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 77 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.7 x 3.9″ / 94.7 x 99.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.7 lb / 795 g |
The Fujifilm GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR is available for preorders and costs $2,499.
FUJIFILM XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR
The XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR is a cute little pancake lens. If it looks familiar that’s because it is – it’s a redesigned (and cheaper) version of the XF 27mm f/2.8. It’s designed for APS-C-format X-mount mirrorless cameras, with the 41mm equivalent focal length.
This lens is less than 1″ (2.5 cm) thick, built with 7 elements in 5 groups. It packs one aspherical element and Super EBC coating on each element for reduced flare and ghosting and better contrast and color. It features a high-torque DC coreless AF motor, and the new physical design adds a manual aperture ring that you can lock with the “A” position.
You can use this lens in harsh conditions given that it’s weather-resistant and works in temperatures down to 14°F (-10°C). And let’s check out the rest of the specs:
| Focal Length | 27mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 41mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Format Compatibility | APS-C |
| Angle of View | 55° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.12′ / 34 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.1x |
| Optical Design | 7 Elements in 5 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 39 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.4 x 0.9″ / 62 x 23 mm |
| Weight | 3 oz / 84 g |
The Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR is available for preorders and priced at $399.
FUJIFILM XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
And last but not least, we have the Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS. It was designed for APS-C-format Fuji X-mount cameras and offers a 107-457mm equivalent focal length range. It was made from 17 elements in 12 groups with a 9-blade rounded diaphragm.
Since it was built with wildlife and nature photographers in mind, this lens features 5.5 stop-effective optical image stabilization. It has a linear autofocus motor which should allow quick, quiet, and smooth autofocus. The minimum focusing distance is 2.7′ (~80cm) so you can come relatively close to your subjects. Also, it’s weather-sealed and works at equally low temperatures like the previous two lenses.
Let’s see the rest of the specs:
| Focal Length | 70 to 300mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 107 to 457mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 to 5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Format Compatibility | APS-C |
| Angle of View | 22.9° to 5.4° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.7′ / 83 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.33x |
| Optical Design | 17 Elements in 12 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 3 x 5.2″ / 75 x 132.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.7 lb / 795 g |
The Fujifilm XF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR is available for preorders and costs $799.
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