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XF 18mm f/2 R

One of the first three original FX lenses, the 18mm f/2 R can be said to be one of Fujifilm's modern classics. It was originally released with the 35mm f/1.4 R and the 60mm f/2.4 macro lenses for the X-Pro1 back in 2012.
The 18mm on the Fujifilm APS-C cameras equals 27mm, or 76.5 degrees angle of view. It is a compact lens, which makes it great for those, who just want to put their camera in the pockets and go out to shoot. This obviously makes it a natural for many street photographers, though the new lineup of the fast f/2 (and f/2.8) lenses, the 16mm, 23mm, 35mm, and 50mm, challenge the 18mm f/2's status as the compact go to choice for street photographers. Still, for certain cameras, such as the X-E series, this is still a good choice.

Though one of the older lenses, it is still a great lens for a good price for most people, who like to shoot at the more wide end. And with the f/2 aperture it allows just a little more light than the XF18-55mm f/2.8-4 kit lens, even at the widest end.

To purchase the XF 18mm f/2 R, follow link for below option/s:
Amazon

Specs:

Focal Length 18mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 27mm)
Maximum Aperture f/2
Minimum Aperture f/16
Angle of View 76.5°
Minimum Focus Distance 7.09" / 18 cm
Maximum Magnification 0.14x
Optical Design 8 Elements in 7 Groups
Diaphragm Blades 7, Rounded
Image Stabilization None
Filter Size 52 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L) 2.54 x 1.6" / 64.5 x 40.6 mm
Weight 4.09 oz / 116 g

Please see Fujifilm's official page for the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens here:
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R


Flickr Gallery


Online Review Articles:

Ken Rockwell review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fuji XF 18mm f/2 ASPH

5050 Travelog review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R - Lens Review

Sans Mirror review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fujifilm 18mm f/2 Lens Review

Fujilove Magazine review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
The XF18mm – an Underrated Classic

Fuji vs. Fuji review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fuji vs. Fuji’s FUJINON XF 18mm F/2 Review

Fuji X Passion review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Is the XF18mm f/2 still worth buying in 2019?

The Art of Photography review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fujifilm XF 18mm F/2.0 R

Photography Blog review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Review

The Phoblographer review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Long Term Review: Fujifilm XF 18mm f2 R

Optical Limitis review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fujinon XF 18mm f/2 R (Fujifilm) - Review / Test Report

PCMag review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18mm F2 R Review

DPReview review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Overview

 LensTip.com review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fujinon XF 18mm f/2 R lens

LensTip.com review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R



YouTube Reviews:

Christopher Frost Photography review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fuji XF 18mm f/2 lens review with samples

Damian Brown review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fujifilm FUJINON XF 18mm f2 R Review
Fuji X-T3 + XF18mm f2 4K Face Detection AF Test
Fuji XF18mm f2 R nearly 6 Years Later

Belowzero review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2 R

Reggie Ballesteros review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fuji 18mm f2 - Fuji's WORST Lens??

Alex On Streets review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
The easy choice - Fujifilm 18mm f2 Street Review

Kees Gort review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fuji XF 18mm f2 Review (and a message to all photographers)

 Kaii Chiang review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fujifilm X-PRO 3 With 18mm F2.0 R (2019DEC. to 2020 JAN. )

John Mc Photo review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fuji XF 18mm F/2 Real-World Review 2017

Chris Boland review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
A Little Review! The Fujifilm 18mm f2 Lens

Qippy's Channel review of the XF 18mm f/2 R prime lens:
Fuji XF18mm f2 R - Is it worth buying in 2020?


Lens Tests:

Optical Limits

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