Fujifilm Announces Two New Lenses: The XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR and XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR

Fujifilm Announces Two New Lenses: The XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR and XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR

Fujifilm isn't playing around. Today, the company announced two new professional-level lenses, the XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR (with included XF 1.4x TC WR Teleconverter) and the XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR.

Fujifilm XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR Lens With XF 1.4x TC WR Teleconverter 

Specs

It's clear that this is a no-compromise, top-shelf lens for Fujifilm, much like the 200mm f/2 lenses from Canon and Nikon, ideal for sports and wildlife shooters, as well as anyone else who needs a longer telephoto lens with a wide maximum aperture. Check out its specs:

  • Focal length: 200mm (305mm full frame equivalent)
  • Maximum aperture: f/2
  • Minimum focus distance: 5.91 ft (1.8 m)
  • Maximum magnification: 0.12x
  • 19 elements in 14 groups
  • One super ED and two regular ED elements to minimize chromatic aberrations
  • 9 rounded aperture blades
  • Focus limiter switch
  • Focus preset function
  • Built-in image stabilization up to 5 stops
  • Magnesium alloy body with 17 points of weather-sealing
  • Filter thread: 105mm
  • Weight: 4.98 lbs (2.26 kg)
  • Comes with 1.4x teleconverter that creates a 280mm f/2.8 lens (427mm full frame equivalent)

Preorder

The Fujifilm XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR Lens With XF 1.4x TC WR Teleconverter kit will cost $5,999 and is available for preorder now.

Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR Lens

Specs

This lens also appears to be a professional-level piece of gear, offering a constant wide aperture throughout its ultra-wide zoom range. Check out its specs:

  • Focal length: 8-16mm (12-24mm full frame equivalent)
  • Maximum aperture: f/2.8
  • Minimum focus distance: 9.84 in (25 cm)
  • Maximum magnification: 0.1x
  • 20 elements in 13 groups
  • Four aspherical and six ED lens elements (three super ED to correct lateral chromatic aberrations)
  • Nano-GI coating to reduce ghosting and flare
  • Field curvature correction element to improve sharpness and reduce distortion
  • 9 rounded aperture blades
  • 11 points of weather-sealing
  • Weight: 1.77 lbs (805 g)

Preorder

The Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR Lens will cost $1,999 and is available for preorder now.

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3 Comments

Fuji is not playing around indeed... Geez.

Weighs a half pound less than than Canons 200mm F2 and 300mm F2.8. Not that much lighter. Was thinking it could get down to 4lbs... optics are optics.

YESSS!!! Finally a WR wide angle!!! Thank you Fuji. And thanks for sharing :)