FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/1.4 R Lens

FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/1.4 R Lens (FUJIFILM X, Black)
Fast Moderate Wide-Angle Prime – Classic 23mm Focal Length (35mm Full-Frame Equivalent), Bright f/1.4 Maximum Aperture for Low Light & Selective Focus Isolation, Optical Formula with One High-Precision Aspherical Element to Control Distortion & Spherical Aberration, Super EBC Multi-Coating for Flare & Ghosting Suppression, Manual Focus Clutch Mechanism with Engraved Depth-of-Field & Distance Scales, Internal Group Focusing Mechanism, Tactile Physical Aperture Ring with 1/3 EV Click Stops, Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm for Natural Circular Bokeh, Standard 62mm Front Filter Thread, Includes Front and Rear Lens Caps and Dedicated Petal Lens Hood, Native FUJIFILM X-Mount (Good Condition)

The FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/1.4 R is a versatile, high-speed moderate wide-angle prime lens engineered specifically for FUJIFILM X-series APS-C mirrorless cameras (rendering an iconic 35mm full-frame equivalent perspective). Renowned among documentary photojournalists, street photographers, environmental portrait artists, and reportage shooters, this classic focal length matches natural human field of vision with slight wide-angle environmental context. Featuring an ultra-bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, it provides remarkable shallow depth-of-field control to separate subjects from complex backgrounds while excelling in dim, available-light environments without demanding high camera ISO settings.

The optical formula utilizes 11 elements in 8 groups, incorporating one high-precision molded glass aspherical element to curb spherical aberrations, field curvature, and optical distortion, ensuring crisp rendering across the frame. FUJIFILM’s proprietary Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating) multi-coating is applied to internal lens surfaces to minimize ghosting and flare, preserving deep micro-contrast and true-to-life color neutrality under harsh backlighting. Autofocus is powered by a high-torque DC coreless motor moving an internal optical group, maintaining quick, responsive focusing without shifting the physical length of the outer barrel. Designed with a tactile push-pull manual focus clutch that instantly reveals engraved distance and depth-of-field scales for intuitive zone focusing, a dedicated physical aperture ring with 1/3 EV click detents, and a rounded 7-blade circular diaphragm, this foundational XF prime delivers dependable optical performance in solid, field-tested condition.

CONDITION DIAGNOSTICS & PHYSICAL NOTES

Included Components: COMPLETE WIDE PRIME OUTFIT. Supplied with the FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/1.4 R lens, genuine FUJIFILM 62mm front snap-on lens cap (FLCP-62), genuine FUJIFILM rear X-mount lens dust cap (RLCP-001), and original dedicated petal-shaped bayonet lens hood. (Camera bodies, 62mm screw-in filters, metal rectangular lens hoods [LH-XF23], and storage pouches sold separately unless pictured).

Exterior & Barrel Status: GOOD CONDITION. The satin black all-metal anodized aluminum barrel, ribbed manual focus clutch ring, physical aperture control ring, and bayonet mount show moderate cosmetic signs of standard field handling. Light surface rubs, finish smoothing along high-contact grip ridges, and minor cosmetic edge wear are present around the outer barrel contours and hood mounting bayonet. All white laser-etched focal length numbers, aperture F-stop markings, distance scales, depth-of-field indices, and Fujinon badging remain intact, clean, and fully legible.

Optical Status: GOOD CONDITION. Both front and rear external optical glass surfaces are in clean, working condition with no deep scratches, gouges, haze, fungus, or coating breakdown; only faint hairline cleaning wisps may be observed under harsh point-source inspection lighting that do not impact optical performance. The internal optical assembly is clear with moderate, negligible internal dust specks typical of routine prime lens use; bench testing confirms these specks do not degrade resolving power, edge contrast, or color fidelity across working apertures. Factory Super EBC multi-coatings remain intact and effective.

Mechanical & Electronic Diagnostics: FULLY FUNCTIONAL. The internal autofocus drive acquires focus accurately and promptly; the push-pull manual focus clutch snaps securely between AF and MF positions with distinct mechanical engagement; manual focus rotation operates smoothly across the entire throw; the physical aperture ring turns with distinct 1/3 EV click detents and locks cleanly into the “A” auto position; the rounded 7-blade diaphragm stops down crisply without sticking or oil residue; the precision all-metal X-mount bayonet seats firmly onto camera bodies with zero rotational play; gold-plated electronic contacts communicate Exif metadata and aperture commands reliably with zero camera error codes.