Good News. The newly announced Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR Lens is now in stock and shipping in most US stores: Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama.
Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR lens gets the Gold Award 89% overall score, with a long list of Pros (DPReview):
- Fills a gap in the F1.4 lineup for X-mount
- Quite compact for a lens of its type
- Solid build and weather-sealed
- Swift, silent autofocus
- Good sharpness, even wide-open in the corners
- Minimal chromatic aberrations
- Most potential optical defects are well controlled
- Nice sunstars when stopped down
Below are the key features:
- Prime wide-angle lens is designed for APS-C-format FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 28mm equivalent focal length.
- Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture suits working in available light conditions while maintaining a compact form factor.
- Optical elements feature Super EBC coating to reduce lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity.
- Linear autofocus motor provides fast and quiet performance beneficial to both stills and video applications. The lens has an internal focusing design, and smooth manual focusing control.
- The lens body incorporates weather sealing to protect against dust and moisture, and to enable worry-free use in inclement conditions and freezing temperatures as low as 14°F.
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