Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR Lens Announced, Pre-order for $999

Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR Lens has been officially announced. The price for this lens is $999 in US and it will be released in early May, 2015.

The Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR Lens is wide-angle prime lens that provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 24mm. It is designed for Fujifilm X-series mirrorless cameras.

Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR Lens Key Features:

  • FUJIFILM X-Mount is compatible with all FUJIFILM X-Series interchangeable system cameras
  • Weather-resistant design with 9 sealing points in 8 areas
  • 0.11 seconds autofocus speed and nearly silent operation
  • Uses 13 elements in 11 groups, including 2 aspherical lens elements to control spherical aberration and distortion, and 2 ED glass lens elements to reduce lateral and axial chromatic aberration
  • Nano-GI coating alters the refractive index between glass and air to reduce ghosting and flare
  • 9 blade aperture creates smooth and circular bokeh
  • 1/3 EV steps
  • Minimum working distance of less than 6 inches
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Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR Specs:

Principal specifications
Lens type Prime lens
Max Format size APS-C / DX
Focal length 16 mm
Image stabilisation No
Lens mount Fujifilm X
Aperture
Maximum aperture F1.4
Minimum aperture F16.0
Aperture ring Yes
Number of diaphragm blades 9
Optics
Elements 13
Groups 11
Special elements / coatings 2 aspherical, 2 ED elements. Nano-GI coating.
Focus
Minimum focus 0.15 m (5.91″)
Autofocus Yes
Full time manual Yes
Focus method Internal
Distance scale Yes
DoF scale Yes
Focus distance limiter No
Physical
Sealing Yes
Colour Black
Power zoom No
Zoom lock No
Filter thread 67 mm
Hood supplied No
Tripod collar No