Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR
Announced April 16, 2015
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR is a highly capable wide-angle prime that delivers excellent sharpness and a versatile 15cm minimum focus distance for macro-like results. While its premium build and weather-sealed construction earn high praise, the lens is notably large and expensive compared to other options in the system.
Weighted from 27 reviewer scores
Pros
- Robust, weather-sealed metal construction
- Close 15cm minimum focus distance for versatile shooting
- Fast and quiet autofocus performance
- Exceptional sharpness across the frame and at wide apertures
- Useful manual focus clutch and dedicated aperture ring
Cons
- Bulky and heavy physical footprint
- Aperture ring prone to accidental movement
- Autofocus issues including hunting or noise in video
- High price point
- Lack of optical image stabilization
- Launch price $999.95 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 16mm f/1.4
- Mount & coverage Fujifilm X APS-C
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 15 cm (0.21x)
- Filter thread 67mm
- Autofocus motor DC coreless motor
- Weight & size 375g (13.2 oz) · 73.4 x 73 mm (2.89 x 2.87 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 27 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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This additional flexibility capability takes it from a recommended to a highly recommended lens, and while I always miss having stabilisation, it’s not as critical on a bright, wide lens, and of course the presence of weather sealing is a very nice bonus.
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Honestly, given the depth and quality of their lineup, it is quite surprising that Fujifilm isn't more popular. I, for one, think that it is the best mirrorless system out there (at this stage) and it just got a bit better again.
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With its fast maximum aperture, the 16mm is ideal for shooting indoors and in low light. Indeed, this is one of those rare lenses with which it’s really quite difficult to find fault.
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[T]he 16mm lens is popular with those Fuji shooters who can afford it, but in my tests it's just not worth anywhere near $1,000.
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This lens is certainly capable of delivering excellent quality images. When you consider the robust build, weather resistant construction and excellent handling of this lens, the £730 price seems very reasonable indeed.
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[T]he Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR is yet another very high-quality prime in the ever-more-comprehensive XF lens range, and a real must-buy if you like shooting either street photography or landscapes.
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If you don't mind spending the money, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16mm F1.4 R WR lens will wow you with its f/1.4 design and wide-angle field of view.
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Indeed, this is one of those rare lenses with which it’s really quite difficult to find fault.
- Digital Trends 8/10
Fujifilm’s fast wide-angle may not be cheap, but this quality lens packs in a lot of value.
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The XF 16mm f/1.4 is yet another excellent prime lens for the X series line-up. It produces excellent sharpness at its fastest apertures and proves a more versatile lens than you might think.
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Fuji keeps cranking out great lenses, and the 16mm f/1.4 is one of their finest.
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High-speed autofocus and a beautiful wide aperture make this lens a winner.
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The Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR is excellent across the frame.
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The Fujifilm XF 16mm f1.4 R WR is fast, sharp corner to corner, weather sealed and focuses very close. It’s one of Fujifilm’s best lenses and probably the best wide prime for the X mount.
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The Fuji XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR is a great lens for low-light, giving you the longest reach into the dark hand-held of any lens.
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[A]fter many years on the market, this lens is still amazing. Not as sharp at F1.4 as it was on a lower megapixel sensor, but still good.
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In general, at this point in my photography career, all the photos that I really end up really liking a lot and that I feel that define my brand have been created with this lens, and I think that is not on accident.
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My favorite wide angle lens in the Fujifilm lineup is the Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR.
- Darren Miles 46/50
To wrap up this review, we give the Fujifilm 16 F1.4 a 46 out of 50 and our highly recommended rating.
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Unfortunately, like many good things, this lens comes with a price. The XF 16mm F1.4 is one of the more expensive lenses from Fujifilm but it’s not outrageously priced for what you are getting.
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The ability to shoot wide open with less depth of field and in low light is appealing to me and makes the XF 16mm f/1.4 a more versatile tool.
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Whilst there are cheaper lighter and smaller options out there, I honestly could still not look past this lens.
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As I said at the top of this episode, I've really enjoyed using this lens, and if you're looking for a wide-angle lens, you really can't go wrong here.
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F2.8 version, but for me as it stands right now this lens cannot resolve the 40 megapixel sensor as well as I thought, so I deem that this is not worth it if you have an XT5 or an XH2.
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Is it the best wide prime for your Fuji body? I'd have to say yes [...] the fact this goes right out to 1.4 is the killer for me.
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This lens has the optics and quality to really be used in any scenario.
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It’s probably the best investment of lens I’ve made with Fujifilm based on how much I use it and love the images.
