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Choosing glass that works for the real world Lens options abound for X Mount users – especially outdoorsy types. Whatever your genre of choice, read on for a guide to kitting out your camera
If a lightweight standard zoom is already accounted for and you’re seeking some extra reach, look no further than the FUJINON XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II. This £349 telephoto zoom measures only 111mm in length (at the wide setting) and tips the scales at just 375g, while offering full-frame equivalent coverage of 76- 350mm. With approximately 3.5 stops of stabilisation offered by its OIS system, the XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 is an ideal addition for those looking to expand their creative horizons to include more distant subjects without breaking the bank. Compact primes If your preference is for prime lenses, the X Series more than has you covered, with options ranging from 8mm (12mm equivalent) to 500mm (762mm equivalent) – and with many, many more in between. With fewer moving parts than zooms, prime lenses will often prioritise larger maximum apertures and lighter body designs, making ideal companions for those that favour a smaller set-up. Another consideration for on-the-move photographers is that of weather-resistance, denoted by WR in Fujinon lenses. When you see those letters in a product name, you know the lens concerned is resistant to moisture, dust and low temperatures – so built for photographic forays into real- world outdoor conditions. Fujifilm offers a whole range of compact and weather-resistant prime lenses that pair perfectly with lightweight X Series cameras and can guarantee sustained performance even in challenging weather. At £349, the FUJINON XF16mmF2.8 R WR is a wide-angle prime that’s perfect for landscapes, cityscapes and architecture. The £429 FUJINON XF23mmF2 R WR and £389 XF35mmF2 R WR deliver full-frame equivalent focal lengths of 35 and 53mm respectively – great for street and travel.
Fujifilm has a whole range of
compact and weather- resistant prime lenses that pair perfectly with lightweight X Series cameras
The lens that gets the most use often isn’t the biggest, fastest or most expensive but the one that suits how image makers really work. It balances well on the camera, doesn’t weigh them down on long days, shrugs off bad weather and is always there when an unexpected moment unfolds. That’s why Fujifilm’s X Series line-up is built around a philosophy of real-world photography conditions. While maximum apertures and spec sheets are easy to obsess over, day-to-day photography is about practicality. Size, weight, weather-resistance and handling matter as much as optical performance. Read on to discover Fujifilm’s refined lens ecosystem – which rewards photographers that travel light and who want their kit to feel like an extension of how they see. Lightweight zoom lenses Since the dawn of Fujifilm’s mirrorless X Series, the design philosophy has been as clear as day: cameras and lenses that deliver an enjoyably tactile user experience without skimping on performance.
The weight-saving advantages inherent to mirrorless technology also meant that those first X Series cameras were able to be much smaller and lighter than their DSLR contemporaries – a distinction that much of Fujifilm’s current X Series line-up continues to adhere to. If your intention is to maintain a set-up that can do the job while taking up minimal space, Fujifilm’s most recent – and lightest – X Series zoom may pique your interest: the truly dinky FUJINON XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS. At only 125g, this £329 collapsible lens packs down to a length of just 37.5mm while delivering signature Fujinon sharpness, full autofocus compatability with your X Series camera and an Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) system that offers up to 4.0 stops of benefit, ideal for low-light and slow-shutter photography. Originally launching alongside the recent FUJIFILM X-T30 III, the XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 makes a great companion to smaller X Series cameras, covering a versatile full-frame equivalent focal length of 20-50mm while adding minimal weight to your camera bag.
PERFECT PAIR Find a lens that enables you to be more creative in your field – maybe the XF23mmF2 R WR (right) is the one for you?
PANCAKE DAY The compact XF23mm F2.8 R WR (left) makes for a great everyday carry and is built to be resistant to poor weather
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