Fuji Mirrorless Camera: Compatible Lenses For Your Camera

Fujifilm has a wide range of lenses compatible with its mirrorless cameras. The company was one of the first camera makers to embrace mirrorless systems and has one of the most well-established lens libraries.

The first lens you're likely to get with a camera is a standard zoom. Fujifilm typically offers a few different starter lenses. The XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 is the most basic, while the XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 and XF 16-80mm F4 include weather protection. The XF 16-55mm F2.8 is a premium option for serious photographers.

There are also wide-angle lenses, which are often useful for taking photos of interiors, landscapes, and architecture. The XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR is a popular choice, while the XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR is a more expensive option that offers a wider perspective and a bright aperture.

Telephoto lenses are ideal for photographing distant action, such as team sports or wildlife. The XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 is a good option, while the XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a longer telephoto lens that's compatible with teleconverters for even greater focal length.

Prime lenses, which don't zoom, are also available in a range of focal lengths. The XF 23mm F2 R WR is a versatile option with outstanding optics in a lightweight, compact, and weather-sealed body at a great price. The XF 35mm F1.4 is another popular choice, offering a real-life focal length and unique image character.

For macro photography, the XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is a good choice, offering 1:1 magnification at a close focus distance of 0.25m. The XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro is a more affordable option that also offers 1:1 magnification.

In addition to Fujifilm's first-party lenses, there are also third-party options available from brands like Sigma, Tamron, Viltrox, Zeiss, 7Artisans, and Venus Laowa.

Best kit lens replacement

The Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 R OIS LM is the best kit lens replacement for Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless cameras. It is a significant upgrade from the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm and 15-45mm kit lenses, although it is not as wide. The lens is versatile, with a focal length that starts fairly wide and can zoom in to a focal length traditionally used for portraits.

If money is no object, the XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR is a great option. It is optically excellent and will help you get the most out of your camera. However, it is big, heavy, and unstabilized.

For more flexibility, the XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a good choice. It offers a lot of flexibility and has image stabilization and a weather-resistant design, making it a solid choice for travelling. However, it has a slightly slower aperture than the 18-55mm and doesn't go any wider.

Best prime/single focal length lens (all-around)

The Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR lens is a great choice for a prime/single focal length lens. It is small, relatively fast, and sensibly priced. The lens is lightweight, making it a good choice for walk-around shooting. It also has decent low-light performance and provides some control over the depth of field. The equivalent focal length of 35mm makes this an ideal everyday lens.

Best prime/single focal length lens (for portraits)

When it comes to portrait photography, the most popular type of lens is an 85mm prime lens. This is because it provides a reasonable working distance from the model, with a narrower field of view than a 50mm lens. The 85mm is also highly versatile, as it is suitable for full-length, waist-level and head-and-shoulders crops.

However, if you are looking for a lens that will allow you to shoot both portraits and landscapes, a zoom lens might be a better option. A zoom lens will give you the flexibility to change focal length, and thus the angle of view, without having to change lenses.

If you are set on a prime lens, the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R is a great option. It is designed to give the same angle of view and depth of field as a classic 85mm F1.8 lens on a full frame. It is one of the slower-focusing lenses in the system, but it is impressively sharp and well-matched for portrait shooting. There is also a more expensive 'APD' version if you need smoother background blur.

For a bit more breathing room, you could try the XF 90mm F2 R LM WR. This lens is extremely sharp, faster to focus than the 56mm, and gives plenty of control over the depth of field. It also gives a longer working distance, which some people prefer.

The inexpensive option is the XF 50mm F2 R WR. The equivalent focal length of 75mm is a bit shorter than the 56mm, but the magnification difference is minimal and it is much less expensive, faster to focus, and still pleasantly sharp. It is also small enough to carry with you at all times.

Best wide-angle zoom lens

The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS WR is a lightweight, everyday wide-angle lens with a useful stabilisation system. It has a premium metal build and an aperture ring, which is preferable to navigating camera menus. While the specs are adequate, the lens is much lighter and more affordable than Fujifilm's XF8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR. The XF8-16mm is a phenomenally wide lens for X-mount cameras, with a super-wide maximum viewing angle and a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture. However, it is relatively big, heavy and expensive, and it does not have a filter attachment thread.

Best telephoto zoom lens

The Fujifilm XF50-140mm f/2.8 WR OIS is a premium telephoto zoom lens for X-mount cameras. It has a 75-210mm ‘effective’ zoom range and delivers dazzling image quality without too much bulk. The lens includes five ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and one Super ED element, along with high-tech HT-EBC (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating) and Nano-GI (Gradient Index) coating. The lens also has a highly effective 5-stop optical image stabiliser.

The Fujinon XC50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II is a budget-friendly and lightweight telephoto zoom lens that complements the relatively light X-series mirrorless cameras. It has a generous maximum magnification ratio and a 3.5-stop stabiliser. However, the mounting plate is made of plastic, not metal, and the sharpness is good rather than great.

The Fujinon XF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a powerful telephoto zoom lens for outdoor photography. It can deliver a maximum focal length of 609mm on an APS-C sensor and has extensive weather sealing. The lens has fast, accurate autofocus and a 5-stop optical stabilisation system. However, at almost 1.4kg, it is on the heavy side.

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