Fujifilm · wide-angle prime

Fujinon XF18mmF2 R

18mm f/2

Short answer

The Fujinon XF18mmF2 R is a wide-angle prime for the Fujifilm X mount. It covers 18 mm, which frames like 27mm on a 35mm camera, and opens to f/2. Autofocus is built in.

It has an aperture ring. The aperture has 7 blades and stops down to f/16. It focuses as close as 0.18 m, for a maximum magnification of 0.14×. Filters thread on at 52 mm.

It weighs 116 g and measures ⌀64.5 × 33.7 mm.

It mounts on all 34 X mount cameras in the catalog, among them the X-T5, X-T50, X-E5, X-M5, and X-T30 III. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series are out by definition.

The same category holds 20 other X mount lenses. Among them, the fastest is the Sirui Sniper 23mm F1.2 AF at f/1.2 and the lightest one under it is the Fujinon XF23mmF2.8 R WR at 90 g.

Full specifications

Focal range: 18mm
Maximum aperture: f/2
35mm equivalent: 27mm
Mount: Fujifilm X
Weight: 116 g
Filter thread: ⌀52 mm
Minimum focus: 0.18 m

Brand: Fujifilm
Lens type: prime · wide-angle
Minimum focal length: 18 mm
Maximum focal length: 18 mm
Minimum aperture: f/16
Aperture blades: 7
Angle of view: 76.5°
Maximum magnification: 0.14×
Size (⌀ × length): ⌀64.5 × 33.7 mm
Stabilisation: None
Weather resistant: No
Aperture ring: Yes
Focus: Autofocus

Specifications from the manufacturer: fujifilm-x.com

Aperture ring

What it suits

Birds and wildlife		Poor
Sports		Poor
Portrait		Poor
Travel		Excellent
Street		Excellent
Weddings		Very good
Walk around		Excellent
Vlogging		Good
Landscape		Good
Macro		Poor

Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.