Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18mm f/2 R

Ultra-compact pancake prime for street photography

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18mm f/2 R
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 16
Durability 15
Price 16
Usability 17
Brand Fujifilm
Model 16276321

Key Features

OPTICAL DESIGN 8 elements in 7 groups including 2 aspherical elements
APERTURE 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
MOUNT Fujifilm X-mount for APS-C mirrorless cameras
FOCUS Internal focusing system with high-speed DC motor
COATING Super EBC coating to reduce ghosting and flare
STABILIZATION None (relies on IBIS in camera body)
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING None
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18mm f/2 R

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✓ Present
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Accessed via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18mm f/2 R

Welcome to the How-to section of the lens. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a lens has a how-to section and a section for learning. The rings, switches and controls of each lens are placed differently between brands and models. The how-to section helps you operate the lens; however, if you are interested in learning photography, you also need to know what each control changes and why you would change it. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Learn & Master Photography with Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18mm f/2 R

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your lens. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Focal Length 18mm (27mm equivalent)
Max Aperture f/2
Min Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 8 elements in 7 groups
Min Focus Distance 18cm
Max Magnification 0.14x
Filter Size 52mm
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Focus Motor DC motor
Stabilization No
Weather Sealing No
Weight 116g
Dimensions 64.5mm x 33.7mm