Fujifilm Launches “FUJINON Lens XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II”

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Fujifilm Launches “FUJINON Lens XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II”
– The new large-aperture standard zoom lens offers improved descriptive performance
– 37% lighter than its predecessor
– New function “Smooth aperture control” suited for movie recording

October 14, 2024

TOKYO, October 14, 2024 – FUJIFILM Corporation announces the launch of the “FUJINON Lens XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II” (XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II) globally from end of November 2024. The lens is a new lineup of the “XF lens” interchangeable lens lineup for the mirrorless digital camera X Series that offers outstanding image quality and compact size and weight.

The XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II is the successor to the large-aperture standard zoom lens “FUJINON Lens XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR” and the flagship model of the “XF lens” series. It is approximately 37% lighter than its predecessor. Despite its large aperture, the lens offers excellent mobility. The lens configuration has been optimized to further improve descriptive performance. In addition, the “Aperture Click Switch,” which allows the user to switch between a click and de-click when operating the aperture ring, has been adopted for the first time in “XF lens”. With the de-click setting, the brightness changes smoothly, enabling more natural video capture.

The “XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II” is a large-aperture standard zoom lens capable of shooting with a maximum aperture of F2.8 across the entire zoom range from a wide angle of 16mm (equivalent to 24mm in 35mm film format) to a medium telephoto distance of 55mm (equivalent to 84mm in 35mm film format). It is suitable for a wide range of still image shooting genres, such as nature and landscape photography with its high descriptive performance, and portraiture with its smooth and beautiful bokeh. In addition, the lightweight design with a weight of approximately 410g and new functions to support movie shooting expand the range of visual expression with the “XF lens”.

1. Product Features
1) Large-Aperture Standard Zoom Lens with Superior Imaging Performance
• Capable of shooting at a bright F2.8 aperture throughout the entire zoom range, from wide-angle 16mm (equivalent to 24mm in 35mm format) to mid-telephoto 55mm (equivalent to 84mm in 35mm format).
• Featuring an 11-group, 16-element configuration that includes 4 aspherical lenses, 1 Super ED lens, and 3 ED lenses. This design maintains high-resolution from the center to the edges while minimizing chromatic aberrations, even with a large aperture.
• Enhanced ultra-precision manufacturing technology of aspherical lenses reduces ring patterns compared to previous models, resulting in smoother, more beautiful bokeh.
• Achieving a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m across the entire zoom range, allowing for close-up photography with a maximum magnification of 0.21x.

2) Compact and Lightweight Design for Enhanced Mobility
• Utilizing the latest lens processing technologies, the lens elements have been made thinner. This results in a reduction of the total lens length by approximately 11mm and a volumetric reduction by approximately 37.8% compared to the previous model. The weight has also been reduced by approximately 37.4% to about 410g, ensuring excellent mobility.
• Features a dust-resistant, weather-resistant, and low-temperature-resistant construction with 12 sealing points throughout the lens body, along with a fluorine coating on the front element for superior water and smudge resistance. When combined with Fujifilm’s weather-resistant digital cameras like the FUJIFILM X-H2S, it provides reliable performance even during extended shooting in adverse weather conditions.

3) Enhanced Design for Video Recording
• The introduction of the “Aperture Click Switch” allows users to toggle between a stepped aperture control for still photography and a smooth, continuous aperture control for video recording, ensuring seamless and intuitive operation*1
.• Minimizes focus breathing to provide more consistent framing during focusing.
*1 The “Aperture Click Switch” functionality requires a firmware update for compatible camera bodies. Future firmware updates are planned for current models including the FUJIFILM X-H2S, FUJIFILM X-H2, FUJIFILM X-T5, FUJIFILM X-S20, and FUJIFILM X-T50.

4) High-Speed, High-Precision AF with Quiet Operation
• The adoption of an inner focusing system and lightweight focusing lens elements, combined with a high-speed linear motor, enables rapid and precise autofocus, achieving speeds as fast as 0.02 seconds. This ensures that users can capture decisive moments effortlessly.
*2 Based on CIPA guidelines, measured internally using the FUJIFILM X-T4 mirrorless digital camera in phase-detection AF mode with High-Performance Mode enabled, at the wide-angle end.

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