Fuji 23mm f2 is finally here!!!!!!!!!!!
No… I don’t have one to review.
I am just like the rest of you (well most of you) I have to buy my own gear and I don’t have all the latest stuff to test before everyone else. Oh well, anyway I can take comfort in knowing the most beautiful and most sought after lens of all time is finally here.
There’s a sea of “first looks” and “I had 3 days with this lens” type posts/videos out there, so mine will be short since I don’t have one to play with… lol… o_O
It’s so nice:
Which colour will YOU choose?!
Getting down in the hood, yo!
There’s also optional lens hoods that are now in silver (which will also go on your 35 f/2 if you want) . The optional ones are called “LH-XF35-2″ and “LH-XF35-2 (Silver)”. They’re metal but quite pricey at approx $69usd (IIRC).

Optional hoods on the top and included hood on the bottom.
Here’s a photo I found on the internet:

Found this on the internet somewhere 😉
Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR specifications
Principal specifications | |
---|---|
Lens type | Prime lens |
Max Format size | APS-C / DX |
Focal length | 23 mm |
Image stabilization | No |
Lens mount | Fujifilm X |
Aperture | |
Maximum aperture | F2 |
Minimum aperture | F16 |
Aperture ring | Yes |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
Optics | |
Elements | 10 |
Groups | 6 |
Special elements / coatings | 2 aspherical elements + Super Electron Beam Coating |
Focus | |
Minimum focus | 0.22 m (8.66″) |
Maximum magnification | 0.13× |
Autofocus | Yes |
Motor type | Stepper motor |
Full time manual | Yes |
Focus method | Internal |
Distance scale | No |
DoF scale | No |
Physical | |
Weight | 180 g (0.40 lb) |
Diameter | 60 mm (2.36″) |
Length | 52 mm (2.05″) |
Sealing | Yes |
Colour | Black, silver |
Filter thread | 43.0 mm |
Hood supplied | Yes |
Hood product code | LH-XF35-2 |
Tripod collar | No |
Official site: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujinon_lens_xf23mmf2_r_wr/
Finally, the most magical lens ever is announced and almost here, it should be available around the end of September/early October.
It’ll cost $449USD (that’s what’s listed on B&H at least).
The only lens you’ll ever need. 😉