Comments on: 12 Best Fuji Lenses for Fujifilm X Mount (All Budgets)

By: Paul Szilard

Paul Szilard — Fri, 24 May 2024 03:20:06 +0000

In reply to Big D. A "must add" would be the 18mm F/1.4 even better than the great 16mm F/1.4 (I have both).

By: Big D

Big D — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:06:30 +0000

You may want to update this list and not have the header say 2024. The newest camera you mention is the X-H1, and your lens roadmap is from 2021.

Listing the 55-200 as the best value zoom is a bit of a stretch. The 70-300 is $100 more, MUCH longer reach, accepts tele-convertors, has better OIS, weather sealing, and to myself and MTF charts, a better and sharper image, at almost the same size and weight. I’ve had the 50-230 and the 55-200. I wouldn’t take either of those for free after having the 70-300. That and the lens creep on the 55-200 is comical. The 300 does not do this, CANNOT do this with the lock

You list the 10-24 f4, but not the WR version. I get that the OIS is good to have, but both Tamron and Sigma make f2.8 versions, with Sigma being smaller. (I know this list says Fujinon lenses but if there are equivalent or better 3rd party options please list them).

You list the 56mm but not the WR version which is apparently sharper. That and the existence of the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 makes this a harder choice (albeit a heavier choice).

By: Jeff Collier

Jeff Collier — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 21:08:46 +0000

In reply to Altair.

Congratulations on your transition!

The slight clicking sound you’re hearing when manually focusing the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR lens is likely due to the mechanics of the lens. Many lenses, especially those designed for mirrorless cameras, have an internal focus mechanism that can produce a faint clicking sound when manually adjusting the focus. This is normal and not typically a cause for concern.

The sound you hear likely comes from the movement of the lens elements and is a tactile feedback mechanism to assist with manual focus. When you switch to autofocus mode, the motorized focus mechanism takes over, and the clicking sound you hear during manual focus disappears.As long as the lens is functioning properly, produces sharp images, and autofocus is accurate, the clicking sound during manual focus is generally not an issue.

By: Altair

Altair — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 16:18:22 +0000

Hi! Thanks a lot for your review, it was very instructive and help me made a more clear decision. I just switched from dslr to the mirror less world and I’m pretty happy! Such a difference in size and handling.

I got myself the 23mm F2 WR as my started lens and noticed that when I focus on manual, there is a slight sound, like a little click, which then disappears when I set the autofocus. Is that a normal thing?

Thank you so much!
Altair

By: andruszkiewicz

andruszkiewicz — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 09:10:53 +0000

I have a 35mm 1.4 and a 16mm 1.4, I am very satisfied with the fuji. I switched from canon after more than 10 years, now I regret not doing it earlier. There is still an 85mm on my list to buy, can’t wait :)

By: David

David — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:28:17 +0000

I am surprised that the new 33mm isn’t on there. I am tempted to invest as a replacement to my 35mm f/1.4

By: Arturas

Arturas — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 09:31:07 +0000

I had fuji xf 16-55 f2.8 and its definitely NOT as sharp as you stated at 55 the edges is so soft and sometimes its even blurry especially if there a lot of contrasty objects and most important autofocus is complete garbage for what I paid £1000 so its really a question how to trust the rest of recommendations

By: FB

FB — Mon, 10 May 2021 11:08:29 +0000

Hello. I am an interior designer and I am planning to buy the Fujifilm X-T3 body. Ill be using this for Interior shots of my projects, individual furniture shots and product photography for my upcoming e-commerce retail shop.
Pls let me know what is best suitable lens to buy for all of this shots.

By: Camille B Sheppard

Camille B Sheppard — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:11:48 +0000

Hi Mark,
I own four of these lenses and love them all. I switch from Nikon with all the big zooms to a Fuji XT2 with all primes a few years back after a bad car accident that made it miserable to carry all the weight. After all these years of photographing people, places and things – mostly using natural light during the day, I’ve found myself drawn to the night sky – which I’ve never photographed before. I LOVE my 90 mm F2, but while trying to photograph the moon the other night I realized that I would need something longer and probably have to give in to a zoom. Do you have a suggestion for this purpose?

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 22:28:23 +0000

In reply to Vidya. Good question - you should be buying the 35mm prime for roughly a 50mm field of view.

By: Vidya

Vidya — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:21:04 +0000

Hi Mark,
I currently own a XT-200 with 15-45 kit lens. Im looking for a prime lens like the Canon 50mm nifty -fifty. However , I m confused by the comparisons with full frame focal lengths and the focal length conversions for Fuji APSC cameras . So should I be buying the 35mm prime or the 50mm prime in Fuji lenses. Basically , is the focal length to be taken at face value ?

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 23:29:39 +0000

In reply to Renaud. Nothing for the time being, Renaud - I still think the Fujifilm lenses are the best options right now.

By: Renaud

Renaud — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:12:31 +0000

In reply to Mark. Hi there, love your article. I remembered buying my first prime lens thank to you without any regret! I definitely agree with Michael; 4 years later i'm interested to see the integration of third party lenses like viltrox in your top as we have definitely great options now from other manufacturers. Any plans?

By: Niels Erik Hansen

Niels Erik Hansen — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:17:48 +0000

In reply to Mark Condon. Thank you Mark I couldn´t wait for the review so i got one myself It´s incredible

By: Mark Condon

Mark Condon — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:34:05 +0000

In reply to Niels Erik Hansen. We have a review coming up of this incredible lens, Niels!