The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro ($1,199) isn't just a photographic tool. It's a statement from Fuji that shows just how good its lens design can be, and how much image quality you can squeeze out of the APS-C X system, assuming you don't mind spending the money and carrying a hefty chunk of glass. The macro lens features life-size magnification, strong optical stabilization, and an all-weather design. At close to $1,200 it's not a budget choice, and its also quite heavy. Despite the cost and a few operational drawbacks, the image quality it delivers can't be argued with, and it earns Editors' Choice marks. Design I was surprised to pick up the XF 80mm ($1,199.00 at Amazon) for the first time and feel its weight. It's a really big lens, at 5.1 by 3.2 inches (HD) and 1.7 pounds, especially when you consider that it's not designed for a full-frame system. Attaching the included lens hood extends the height by 3 inches. Fujifilm's X mirrorless system uses the APS-C...
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is the best macro lens we've seen for the X system, though it's too big for some of the smaller cameras in the line.
1:1 macro magnification; Razor sharp optics; Optical stabilization; All-weather design; Fluorine lens coat; Teleconverter compatibility
Big; Heavy; Expensive; Electronic manual focus; A little noisy