FUJI XF 18 55 MANUAL
The autofocusing is reliable, but most of the time, we went with manual focusing. It can suffer in poor lighting, but that’s where the X series’ focus peaking comes into play. That way, the lens knows exactly where to look. We found it best to use the flexible spot. The minimum focusing distance is 11.81 inches which can make for some intimate photographs. AutofocusĪutofocusing with the 18-55mm f2.8-4 is fairly fast in the best light. It’s all in favor of complete optical control. If you switch between the various rings, you may feel like you’re adjusting a combination lock, but that’s not a bad thing. Barring this, though, using the lens is a smooth experience. This is mainly because Fujifilm designates aperture control to the lens rather than the camera body. If this is your first lens, you may find that this lens has a bit of a learning curve. The fact that this lens comes bundled with the X-E2 is a major boon because you won’t have to worry about the plasticky nonsense that plagues most kit lenses.
With an all metal construction and textured focus, zoom and aperture rings, the lens delivers both in design and function. Build Qualityįujifilm’s 18-55mm f2.8-4 is superbly built. Otherwise, have everything set before lowering the camera. If you’re using the X-A1, then have the benefit of a tilting LCD. Set your aperture before shooting from the hip. It should also be mentioned that the aperture ring provides satisfying clicks, but just know that it’s unmarked.
FUJI XF 18 55 SERIES
Factor in the lens hood, and it’ll look as if you’ve got a long telephoto lens mounted on your X series camera, the X-E2 in our case. The front element has a 58mm filter thread, and when you zoom in, the lens nearly doubles in length. The smaller one half a step back is the aperture ring. Right behind that is a switch for the Optical Image Stabilization and another for Automatic or Manual aperture control. The wider one behind it is the zoom ring. The ring farthest from the body is the focusing ring. That sounds like more than you bargained for a kit lens–but hey, let Fujifilm give you more than you asked for. It sports an all metal construction, three textured rings and two switches. Maximum Reproduction Ratio Not Specified By Manufacturerįlash Synchronization Not Specified By ManufacturerĮxposure Control Not Specified By Manufacturerĭimensions (DxL) Approx. Three aspherical elements and one abnormal dispersion elementįast, smooth linear motor-driven autofocusĬomparable APS-C Focal Length: 18 - 55 mm With the popularity of the X-series cameras growing and the lens line expanding, it's great that Fujifilm has introduced this compact, versatile zoom lens.
An optical image stabilization system helps to keep your images sharp by compensating for any camera shake, especially in low light and its focus range starts at 11.8" (30 cm) in wide-angle and at 17.7" (45 cm) at the telephoto length. A fast, linear motor-driven autofocus system will get you to your focus smoothly and quickly and keep you shooting confidently. The f/2.8-4 aperture means the lens will stay fast at most focal lengths and in most shooting situations and its 3 aspherical lens elements and 1 abnormal dispersion element prevent aberration to give you crisp details and accurate colors throughout the image frame. It's a great lens for street photography as well. This covers a standard zoom range from basic wide-angle to medium telephoto and is ideal for day-to-day shooting needs from group shots to portraiture, cityscapes to natural vistas. A versatile, compact lens that can travel easily and respond to a range of shooting situations, the XF 18-55mm has focal lengths that run from 27-84mm in the 35mm format.
The XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS Zoom Lens from Fujifilm is the first zoom lens for the X mount on their X-series interchangeable lens digital cameras, and is sure to find a home in the kit bags of many shooters who are already attached to this APS-C sized camera system.