Fujifilm launches the FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R — a premium wide-angle lens designed to maximize the performance of the Fujifilm X-Trans CMOS sensor for the highest picture quality
06-Sep-2013
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) is proud to
announce the launch of the FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R lens for Fujifilm
compact system cameras.
FUJINON XF lenses represent the pinnacle of Fujifilm's optical design
technology, with top quality all-glass construction which includes an
aspherical lens element. Their fast maximum apertures increase
versatility for low-light photography and create scenes with a beautiful
bokeh effect, while Fujifilm's HT-EBC coating reduces reflections over a
wider range of wavelengths, thereby controlling flare and ghosting.
These advanced optical engineering techniques combine to deliver
full-frame sensor resolution and noise level performance in the highly
detailed APS-C sized X-Trans CMOS sensor in Fujifilm X-mount cameras.
With a focal length equivalent to 35mm in the 35mm format, the
FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R is suitable for a wide range of applications
including portraits and landscapes as well as more general photography.
The fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 allows you to shoot hand-held in low
light conditions, where zoom lenses would introduce camera shake, plus
it creates beautiful bokeh for artistic images.
• Dedicated lens design for use with Fujifilm X-Trans CMOS sensors
- The new lens design provides enhanced resolving power with high
contrast to draw the maximum performance out of the highly descriptive
X-Trans CMOS sensor.
- The fast f/1.4 aperture allows the user to create images with beautiful bokeh and helps reduce blurring in low light conditions.
- Lens distortion has been reduced to the absolute minimum using only
optical rather than digital correction, thereby delivering the highest
possible picture quality.
- The rounded seven-blade diaphragm ensures smooth bokeh even when
shooting portraits or product shots at a medium aperture to maintain
reasonable depth-of-field.
- All lens elements are treated with Fujifilm's multilayer HT-EBC
(High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating) which delivers enhanced
durability and ensures an even spread of light across the sensor.
• Ideal focal length for day to day shooting
- The versatile focal length equivalent to 35mm in the 35mm format
means you can enjoy both a wide-angle and telephoto approach by using
your own feet to adjust the distance or angle with the subject matter.
• Distance indicator suitable for quick shots
- The FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R features a camera-to-subject distance
indicator and a depth-of-field scale on the barrel. Both are useful when
manually pre-focusing to capture a fast moving subject, or minimize the
shutter lag to capture a fleeting moment.
- The minimum working distance of around 28cm also makes this lens ideal for close-up shots.
• High speed autofocus
- The lens uses an internal focusing system for high speed autofocus.
The focusing lens group consists of three cemented lens elements and one
aspheric lens element to keep weight down while the built-in
high-torque DC coreless motor delivers ultra-fast AF performance.
• Compact size and premium design
- The FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R weighs 300g and measures just 63mm in
length making it the most compact and lightweight lens of its class.
- Metal parts are used for the focus and aperture rings, which are
designed to give just the right amount of torque and feel in use.
- The large front element gives the premium look of a fast lens, reminiscent of classic lenses from the past.
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FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R
FUJIFILM X-E1 Silver and
FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R
FUJIFILM X-E1 Black and
FUJINON XF23mmF1.4 R
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