Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR Review
Fujifilm X system creators who prefer a wide prime have a wealth of quality lens options. The Fujinon XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR ($999.95) is the second of its focal length and gives fans of the angle an all-weather, f/1.4 alternative to the aging XF 18mm F2 R. The new lens sports an optical formula that better matches with higher-pixel cameras, gathers more light, and focuses closer. It's a substantial upgrade over the XF 18mm F2, but doesn't displace the XF 16mm F1.4 R WR ($999.99) as our Editors' Choice winner, which we like a bit more in part because of its manual focus clutch.Wide Angle With F1.4 Aperture The XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR is a metal-barrel prime with a basic black finish. At 3.0 by 2.7 inches (HD) and 13.1 ounces, it matches well with mid-sized cameras like the X-Pro3 and X-S10. With slimmer cameras, like the X-E4 or X-T30 II, it's a little bit front-heavy. That's expected for an F1.4 lens, though—the XF 16mm F1.4 and Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary are similarly sized. ...
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR is a fantastic prime lens for fans of moderately wide views, and we especially like its weather-protected build.
Tack-sharp optics; Bright F1.4 aperture; Dust and splash protection; On-lens aperture control; Nominal focus breathing; Linear manual focus a plus for video
No anti-smudge fluorine coating; Can't de-click aperture ring; A little bulky for slimmer cameras