Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR

Compact, weather-sealed prime for everyday street photography

Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 18
Durability 18
Price 16
Usability 16
Brand Fujifilm
Model 16480512

Key Features

OPTICAL 9 elements in 6 groups including 2 aspherical elements
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Internal focusing system with stepping motor for fast AF
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant construction for harsh environments
COMPACT Lightweight design weighing only 170g
COATING Nano-GI coating to reduce ghosting and flare
MOUNT Fujifilm X-mount for APS-C mirrorless cameras
MAGNIFICATION Maximum magnification of 0.135x
FILTER 43mm filter thread diameter
CONSTRUCTION All-metal exterior barrel for premium build quality
FOCUS Manual focus ring with precise tactile feedback
APERTURE RING Dedicated physical aperture ring with 1/3 EV steps
COMPATIBILITY Optimized for high-resolution X-Trans CMOS sensors

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Dedicated physical ring
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Lens lacks OIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Dust and moisture resistant

How-to Use Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 35mm (53mm equivalent)
Max Aperture f/2
Min Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 9 elements in 6 groups
Angle of View 44.2 degrees
Min Focus Distance 35cm
Max Magnification 0.135x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 43mm
Dimensions 60mm x 45.9mm
Weight 170g