Fuji 16-55mm f2.8 R LM WR

Fuji 16-55mm f2.8 

A zoom weather-resistant lens with a constant aperture of F2.8 at focal lengths equivalent to 24mm at wide-angle up to 84mm at medium telephoto, the XF16-55mm delivers extraordinarily sharp images even at wide apertures across the entire zoom range!

The "FUJINON XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR" is a reference "XF standard zoom lens" with a focal length equivalent to 24mm – 84mm (in the equivalent of the 35mm format), and a constant aperture of F2.8 across the range. The advanced optical design controls various forms of aberration to achieve edge-to-edge sharpness across the entire zoom range. By employing newly developed Nano-GI* (Gradient Index) coating technology, it effectively inhibits ghosting and flare, producing clear images. This is a comfortable standard zoom lens that covers a wide variety of shooting scenes, from the 24mm equivalent wide-angle suitable for landscape photography, to the 84mm equivalent mid-telephoto lens, ideal for portraits.

The XF16-55mm lens is driven by a linear motor, which ensures comfortable shooting with fast and quiet autofocus. It has a dust- and weather-resistant finish that can operate in temperatures as low as -10°C and can be attached to the high-quality "FUJIFILM X-T1" mirrorless camera to take advantage of the fully weather-resistant system.

* Technology that forms a very small size irregular surface structure on the target to reduce reflections from its surface

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1.Main features

(1) Optically designed to achieve the highest image quality with a reference standard zoom lens

• To achieve best-in-class image quality, the standard zoom lens with a constant aperture of F2.8 consists of 17 elements in 12 groups. This includes three aspherical lens elements to control distortion and spherical aberration, and three ED glass lens elements that reduce lateral chromatic aberration (wide-angle) and axial chromatic aberration (telephoto), achieving edge-to-edge sharpness across the entire zoom range.
• Applying Fujifilm's unique HT-EBC (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating) coating to all lens surfaces controls ghosting and flare to deliver clear, crisp results. In addition, using the newly developed Nano-GI coating technology, which alters the refractive index between glass and air, ghosting and flare are effectively reduced by diagonally striking light.
• Nine rounded opening blades create a smooth, circular bokeh. Suppressing spherical aberration at all times contributes to producing beautiful bokeh in both foreground and background.
• By combining this lens with an X-series camera body** with Lens Modulation Optimizer*** (LMO) technology, lens performance has been further improved. LMO corrects diffraction*4 to produce sharp edge-to-edge images and create a realistic three-dimensional effect even at small apertures.

** Compatible with "FUJIFILM X-T1", "FUJIFILM X-T1GS" and "FUJIFILM X-E2" cameras as of January 2015.

Fujifilm's proprietary image processing function that corrects optical diffraction effects, based on the optical performance of each lens.

*4 A phenomenon that occurs when shooting with a small aperture, when images that should initially be sharp are out of focus.

(2) High-speed silent autofocus thanks to linear motor

• An inner focus system*5 is used for high-speed AF. Thanks to the reduced weight of the focus lens and the mounting of the dual linear motor, quiet, high-speed AF can be achieved. The fastest AF speed of 0.06 seconds brings convenience to photo shoots by combining this lens with an X-series camera body** that offers phase-detection AF. Combined with the near-silent operation of the shutter, photos can be taken in quiet environments without anyone noticing.
• Since AF works with a signal from the image sensor, it is possible to focus with extremely high precision.

*5 Method of moving small lenses in the center and back sections of the lens, without moving the large lenses that make up the front of the lens.

(3) Weather and dust resistant and operates in temperatures down to -10°C

• With the 14-point airtight seal, the lens is weather-resistant, dust-resistant and operates in low temperatures down to -10°C, making it the perfect companion for X-T1, which has the same levels of protection.

(4) High-quality construction and comfortable operation

• The aperture and focus rings are made of metal, and metal is also used on the outside of the lens body to provide a high-quality finish. Thanks to our accumulated experience and extensive technological know-how in other professional fields where high-end lenses are used, such as TV broadcasts and CinemaScope, the texture and torque of the rings make shooting more comfortable even in delicate manual focus. The lens mount is made of bronze to improve its solidity.
• Combined with a camera body, the lens is approximately 60% of the weight of a full-size system*6, which greatly reduces the burden on the photographer and makes it incredibly easy to use.
• The AF+MF function activates smooth manual focus. After pressing the shutter to automatically focus on the subject, precise adjustments can be made using the manual focus ring.*7

*6 Fujifilm research.

*7 A function that allows for smooth manual focus when turning the focus ring and at the same time pressing the shutter midway during AF lock. To use this feature, the firmware update for the camera body is required.

(Applicable on models: X-Pro1/X-E1/X-E2/X-T1/X-T1GS)

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