Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR

The world's brightest autofocus lens for mirrorless

Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR
82/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 17
Durability 17
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Fujifilm
Model 16656040

Key Features

APERTURE Ultra-fast f/1.0 maximum aperture for extreme low light and shallow depth of field
OPTICS 12 elements in 9 groups including one aspherical and two ED elements
AUTOFOCUS DC motor drive optimized for face and eye detection performance
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth, circular bokeh rendering
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant construction with 11 weather-sealed points
FOCUSING Internal focusing system for consistent physical length during operation
COATING Super EBC coating to reduce ghosting and lens flare
COMPATIBILITY Designed for Fujifilm X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras
BUILD High-grade metal construction for professional durability
MIN FOCUS Close focusing distance of 0.7 meters
FILTER 77mm filter thread size
WEIGHT 845g robust build for professional handling
TEMPERATURE Operates in temperatures as low as -10u00b0C

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring with high precision
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Dedicated physical aperture 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 Full weather-resistant construction

How-to Use Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Prime Lens
Focal Length 50mm (76mm equivalent)
Max Aperture f/1.0
Min Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 12 elements in 9 groups
Focusing Internal AF with DC motor
Min Focus Distance 0.7m
Max Magnification 0.08x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 77mm
Weather Sealing Yes (11 points)
Dimensions 87mm x 103.5mm
Weight 845g