Specs

• 20 lenses in 18 groups, 4 Aspherical, 3 ED and 3 Super ED elements
• F22 min aperture
• 0.25m minimum focus distance
• Linear Motor for AF with full time manual focus override
• Weather sealed
• Hood included
• 88mm x 122mm
• 805g
• $1999, available at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1424733-REG/fujifilm_16591570_xf_8_16mm_f_2_8_r.html

PR

FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced the new FUJINON XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens, an ultra-wide angle zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of F2.8 and focal length equivalent to 12-24mm (35mm format). Capable of providing outstanding edge to edge image-resolving performance, this lens is perfect for landscape and architecture photography such as interior and nightscape, and astrophotography.

FUJINON XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR Ultra-Wide Angle Lens

The new XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR features an optical construction of 20 elements in 13 groups, including 4 aspherical lens elements to control distortion and spherical aberration, and 6 ED lens elements including 3 super ED elements to control lateral chromatic aberration, a lens design that produces advanced image-resolving performances across the entire zoom range. Featuring a floating lens element that adjusts according to the position of the zoom, the XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR achieves edge-to-edge sharpness, and corrects field curvature that is typically found in ultra-wide angle lenses. The lens barrel is lightweight yet robust, sealed at 11 points, designed to be weather and dust-resistant and capable of operating in temperatures as low as 14°F/-10°C.

FUJINON XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR Key Features:

• FUJIFILM X Mount is compatible with all FUJIFILM X Series interchangeable system cameras
• Weather-sealed at 11 points for weather and dust-resistance; operates in temperatures as low as 14°F/-10°C
• 20 elements in 13 groups including 4 aspherical elements, 3 ED elements and 3 super ED elements
• Uses linear motors for quiet and ultra-fast AF
• Nano-GI coating applied to rear surface of two front lens elements to eliminate ghosting and flare caused by oblique light

Availability and Pricing

The new FUJINON XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens will be available in late November 2018 in the U.S. and Canada for USD $1,999.95  and CAD $ 2,599.99.