Fujifilm Lens Lineup

When Fujifilm launched its new X-series in January 2012, it released three Fujinon lenses alongside the X-Pro1 and promised to quickly build-up a complete interchangeable camera and lens system. At the same time, the company provided its camera users with a roadmap of lenses under development, so that photographers knew what was in the pipeline and did not have to rely on guesswork or rumors to trace out their photo gear future. Five years later, we can say that Fujifilm delivered on the projected expansion of its lens line-up, with more than 20 X-mount lenses, ranging from ultra-wideangle to supertele, being for sale. Nevertheless, Fuji continues to update its Fujinon roadmaps to guide its customers in the refinement of their camera and lens portfolio.

The latest roadmap was unveiled in early September 2017. It shows two new Fujifilm camera lenses for release in 2018: An ultra wide angle XF 8-16mmmm f/2.8 R LM WR, as well as the XF 200mmmm f/2 R LM OIS WR telephoto prime lens. In addition, the company promises two cinema lenses: a MK 18-55mm T/2.9 X-Mount and a MK 50-135mm T/2.9 X-Mount. Moreover, in an interview with dpreview.com, Fujifilm executives stated that the company is aware of remaining gaps in the XF line-up with respect to specialty applications, such as tilt/shift optics and fisheye lenses (the long rumored Fujinon XF 8mm f/2.8 ?). So there is hope that we might see some of these type of optics in the not too distant future.

The X-mount has also been supported by several third-party lens manufacturers. Zeiss already released three Touit lenses with autofocus functionality for Fujifilm cameras between 2012 and 2014. Samyang is offering a sizable range of manual focus primes with native Fuji mount, while China-based Handevision and Meike have equally been selling their lenses in a Fujifilm configuration. Given the success of the X-series among enthusiast photographers, we can reasonably expect that third-party support will get even stronger going forward.

Concerning adapted lenses, Fujifilm is selling an M-mount adapter that makes it possible to use lenses with a Leica M-bayonet on X-series cameras. Hence, many of the excellent rangefinder primes from Leica, Voigtländer or Zeiss can be mounted on an X-mirrorless. There are also third-party solutions to adapt other brand's lenses to Fujifilm, so that one can fill any remaining gaps in the Fujinon line-up with, for example, a Leica R tele, but these DSLR optics tend to be a bit larger and heavier than native lenses.

New Fujifilm lenses

New 2018

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR

• Ultra wide-angle zoom lens for X-mount
• 12-24mm full frame equivalent angle of view
• Weather and dust resistant
• To be launched in 2018

New 2018

Fujifilm XF 200mm f/2 R LM OIS WR

• Telephoto prime lens for X-mount
• 300mm full frame equivalent angle of view
• Optical image stabilization
• Weather and dust resistant
• Compatible with 1.4x and 2x tele-converters
• To be launched in 2018

7 Sep

Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro

• AF macro lens for X-mount
• 120mm full frame equivalent angle of view
• 16 lens elements in 12 groups
• One aspherical ED lens, one Super ED lens and three ED lenses
• Floating Focus System for improved AF
• Life-size 1:1 magnification
• Linear autofocus motor
• Optical image stabilization
• Weather and dust resistant
• Launch price: $1,199
• Street Price: check availability at Amazon

27 Jun

Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8

• Manual focus portrait prime
• 127.5 mm full frame equivalent angle of view
• Aperture range f/1.8 to f/16
• Soft Glowing Effect at Wide Apertures
• Close focus distance: 24cm (9.5")
• 1:2 Magnification
• Front filter: E67
• Weight: 530g
• Length: 89mm
• Maximum diameter: 76mm
• Launch price: $499
• Street Price: check offers at Amazon

19 Jan

Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR

• AF portrait prime for X-mount
• 76mm full frame equivalent angle of view
• Aperture range f/2 to f/16
• Super EBC Lens Coating
• Physical Aperture Ring
• Weather resistant
• Front filter: E46
• Weight: 200g
• Length: 59mm
• Maximum diameter: 60mm
• Launch price: $449
• Street Price: check offers at Amazon

Fuji X-mount lenses

The table below lists the core specifications of native Fuji-mount lenses for ease of comparison. Fujifilm defines two main lens lines: the XF-series provides "highest quality and technologies", while the XC-line is "compact and casual". Indeed, XC zoom lenses are often bundled with X-mount cameras to offer attractively priced kits. The second (2015) versions of the XC 16-50mm and the XC 50-230mm are cosmetically and optically very similar to the first (2013) version releases, but offer better build quality, smoother operation, and more effective image stabilization.