While the pros and cons sides look nearly even on paper, this lens is absolutely stellar in use. It\'s deadly sharp from f/2.8 all the way through till diffraction; the only need to stop down is to extend depth-of-field.

- Sharpness; both wide-open and stopped down - Close focus ability - Rendering quality - Zero distortion; well-controlled vignetting & lateral CAs - Very solid build - AF/MF clutch mechanism

- Noticeable coma & astigmatism wide-open; Noticeable spherochromatism wide-open; Slight focus-by-wire lag

this seems a great lens to me but not had the chance to fully test it out yet.I Tried to check for up dates with it on my Fujifilm XT-2 camera body but i got a yellow coded message saying update cancelled switch off camera..SO i need to sort that out before i do any further tests.

Great optics, fast maximum aperture, very close focus, pull/push mechanism for MF/AF, weather resistance; It feels like it's well-made

It's fairly heavy compared to some other Fuji prime lenses; It's quite pricey, but get it when there's a Fujifilm cashback offer and it's better value..

There's not much bad to say about the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16mm F1.4 R WR. It features a bright design, covers a 24mm (equivalent) angle of view, and is protected from dust and splashes.

Bright, wide design; Very sharp; Minimal distortion; Even illumination from f/2 on; Short minimum focus; Aperture ring and manual focus clutch; Dust and splash resistant; Quick, quiet autofocus

Pricey; Bulky

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16mm F1.4 R WR ($999) carries a premium price, but backs it up with matching performance. The lens covers a wide (24mm in full-frame terms) field of view, opens up all the way to f/1.4 for low-light shooting and blurred backgrounds, and lets you get up close and personal with subjects. It's sharp too, even at the edges of the frame, and offers a better manual focus experience than most mirrorless system lenses. It's an easy pick as Editors' Choice—if you shoot Fujifilm and want a fast, wide-angle prime, it's worth the investment. Design The XF 16mm ($969.99 at Amazon) is a hefty prime. It measures 2.9 by 2.9 inches (HD), tips the scales at 13.2 ounces, and supports 67mm front filters. The barrel is metal, finished in glossy black, with a bayonet mount at the front to attach the included hood. The hood features a standard petal design, is made of plastic, and is reversible for storage. It's bigger than a pancake option like the XF 18mm, but balances well wit...

If you don't mind spending the money, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16mm F1.4 R WR lens will wow you with its f/1.4 design and wide-angle field of view.

Bright, wide design; Very sharp; Minimal distortion; Even illumination from f/2 on; Short minimum focus; Aperture ring and manual focus clutch; Dust and splash resistant; Quick, quiet autofocus

Pricey; Bulky

At $999, the XF 16mm f/1.4 is not an easy buy for many photographers, but it offers ample value to those with the funds to make it happen. We were a bit let down by the lack of edge sharpness at wider apertures, but the image quality elsewhere is so good that it easily makes up for it.

Fast; f/1.4 max aperture; Superior build quality; Weather resistant; Very low distortion; Great value

Vignetting; soft edges at wide apertures; Intermittent autofocus errors

The Fujinon XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR may not knock your socks off like the XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR but it is a capable performer nonetheless. The center quality is just fine at f/1.4 whereas the corners show some softness - emphasized by field curvature.

Fujifilm may be a small player in the grand scheme of things but they are certainly entertaining us big time here in the lab. While they have a few budget offerings, they are obviously primarily committed to deliver interesting lenses for the "prosumer" segment.

Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with X Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR lens good for?

Weather-sealed, Autofocus, Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, DoF(Depth of Field) Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Very Fast Aperture, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, Minimum focus distance of, 0.15m / 5.9 inch, Hood is not supplied

Weather-sealed, Autofocus, Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, DoF(Depth of Field) Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Very Fast Aperture, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, Minimum focus distance of, 0.15m / 5.9 inch, Hood is not supplied

Fuji nails it again! This is my sixth Fujinon lens and they just keep getting better and better.

Tack sharp; close focus; versital