The XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR from Fujifilm offers a 27mm equivalent wide-angle perspective in a compact and portable design that is suited for travel, landscape photography, architectural photography, shooting documentary and even astrophotography. Featuring a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 that balances size and speed, it is well-suited to working in low light conditions, offers a greater control when using shallow depth of field techniques, and, along with a rounded nine-blade diaphragm, provides a soft bokeh effect at wider apertures. Optically the lens uses three aspherical elements and one ED element to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations, and a Super EBC coating works to limit flare and ghosting for improved contrast and colour fidelity when working in bright backlit conditions.
The optical design complemented by a linear autofocus motor, along with an internal focusing design, that ensures focusing is fast, responsive and quiet, making it well-suited to capturing both stills and video. In additional, the autofocus motor enables a minimum focus distance of 20cm in as little as 0.04 seconds to is ideal for capturing close-up subjects. For increased focusing control, smooth manual focus control is available. The lens is finished with a weather-sealed design to guard against dust and moisture, for peace of mind when working in difficult conditions and freezing conditions as low as -10°C. This versatile wide-angle lens comes supplied with a front lens cap and a rear lens cap.
