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Rent NowThe FUJIFILM XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR is a fast wide-angle prime for X-mount mirrorless cameras, offering a 24mm-equivalent field of view on APS-C sensors. Its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, close-focusing ability, and weather-resistant construction make it a versatile choice for landscapes, interiors, street photography, environmental portraits, and low-light shooting.
The optical design comprises 13 elements in 11 groups, including two aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements. This combination helps control spherical aberration, distortion, and chromatic aberration, supporting sharp, high-contrast images across the frame. Fujifilm’s Nano-GI (Gradient Index) coating is applied to reduce flare and ghosting, which is especially useful for a wide-angle lens that frequently has bright light sources in or near the frame.
The f/1.4 maximum aperture provides strong low-light performance and allows for shallower depth of field than is typical for a wide-angle lens, making it possible to separate subjects from their backgrounds even at close distances. A nine-blade rounded diaphragm contributes to smooth, natural-looking out-of-focus areas. The aperture can be stopped down to f/16 when greater depth of field is needed.
Close-up capability is a notable strength. The lens focuses as close as 15 cm (5.9 in), with a maximum magnification of 0.21x, allowing dramatic wide-angle perspectives where the subject sits close to the camera while still showing plenty of surrounding context.
Autofocus is driven by an internal focusing system that keeps the lens length constant during operation. For manual control, the focus ring features a clutch mechanism: pulling it back switches to manual focus and reveals distance and depth-of-field scales, which are useful for zone focusing in street photography or setting hyperfocal distance for landscapes. A dedicated aperture ring offers direct, tactile exposure control.
The lens is weather resistant, with sealing at multiple points to protect against dust and moisture, and it is designed to operate in temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F). Pairing it with a weather-resistant X-series body makes for a capable setup in less-than-ideal conditions. The lens accepts 67mm filters, weighs approximately 375 g (13.2 oz), and measures about 73.4 x 73 mm.
Key Features
– 16mm focal length, 24mm equivalent on APS-C
– Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, f/16 minimum
– 13 elements in 11 groups, including 2 aspherical and 2 ED elements
– Nano-GI coating to reduce flare and ghosting
– Nine-blade rounded diaphragm
– Minimum focus distance of 15 cm (5.9 in), 0.21x maximum magnification
– Internal focusing autofocus system
– Focus clutch ring with distance and depth-of-field scales
– Dedicated aperture ring
– Weather-resistant design, operates down to -10°C (14°F)
– 67mm filter thread
– Approximately 375 g (13.2 oz)
