Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 LM WR lens

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Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 LM WR Lens

Experience unparalleled optical performance and image quality with the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 LM WR Lens. Designed for discerning photographers who demand exceptional results, this lens delivers stunning visuals even at its maximum aperture of F1.4. With a compact, lightweight, and weather-resistant build, it’s perfect for capturing a wide range of subjects in any environment.

Key Features

Superior Optical Performance

  • Exceptional Clarity at F1.4: This lens is engineered with 15 glass elements arranged in 9 groups, including three aspherical lenses and one ED lens. This sophisticated design significantly reduces chromatic and comatic aberrations, ensuring your images are sharp, detailed, and vibrant.
  • Edge-to-Edge Sharpness: The six-element focusing group moves in unison to maintain consistent sharpness across the entire image, minimizing aberration fluctuations and delivering high-quality results at any focus distance.

Versatile and Reliable Design

  • Wide and Bright F1.4 Aperture: The wide maximum aperture of F1.4 provides outstanding performance in low-light conditions and produces beautiful, smooth bokeh for out-of-focus areas. This makes it an ideal choice for portraits, weddings, and indoor photography.
  • Compact and Lightweight: Measuring just 7.56cm (2.98in) in length and weighing only 370g (0.81lb), this lens is highly portable without sacrificing performance. Its 62mm filter thread adds to its convenience and versatility.
  • Weather-Resistant Construction: Built to withstand the elements, the lens features weather-resistant seals at eight locations, making it resistant to dust, moisture, and temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

Precision Autofocus

  • Fast and Accurate AF: Powered by a robust linear motor, the internal autofocus (AF) system delivers fast, precise, and nearly silent focusing performance. The lens can acquire focus in as quickly as 0.04 seconds, ensuring you never miss a moment.
  • Smooth Manual Focus: The manual focus ring assembly is engineered for precision, offering a responsive and accurate focusing experience, especially when making slight adjustments.

Broad Range of Applications

  • Ideal Focal Length: With an 18mm focal length (27mm equivalent in 35mm full-frame format), this lens offers a versatile field of view suitable for landscapes, cityscapes, and everyday photography.
  • Close-Up Capability: Achieve focus on subjects as close as 20cm (7.9in) with a minimum focusing distance of 11cm (4.33in) from the front element, providing the flexibility to capture intricate details and expansive scenes alike.

Perfect for Every Photographer

The Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 LM WR Lens embodies the X Series philosophy of creating lightweight, compact imaging solutions that do not compromise on image quality. Its exceptional optical performance, robust design, and user-friendly features make it a must-have lens for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Elevate your photography with the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 LM WR Lens. Whether you’re shooting landscapes, portraits, or street photography, this lens delivers the quality and versatility you need to create stunning images in any setting.

Type XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR
Lens configuration 15 elements in 9 groups
(includes 3 aspherical and 1 ED elements)
Focal length f=18mm (27mm)
Angle of view 76.5°
Max. aperture F1.4
Min. aperture F16
Aperture control  
Number of blades 9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Step size 1/3EV (22 steps)
Focus range 20cm - ∞
Max. magnification 0.15x
External dimensions : Diameter x Length (approx.) Ø68.8mm x 75.6mm
Weight (approx.) 370g
Filter size Ø62mm

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Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.

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