Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR

FUJIFILM’S mid-telephoto prime complements the company’s XF 35mm f/2 WR and XF 23mm f/2 R WR in the company’s ever- growing range of X-mount lenses. Unlike the Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R – a lens that’s picked up a reputation for being one of the finest lenses for portraiture in the X-system – it features a weather-resistant construction and is an affordable alternative for those working to a sub £500 budget. A perfect partner for portraiture, travel, low-light and everyday use, it has the same simple, yet robust design as Fujifilm’s existing f/2 primes. The fact that it doesn’t have any switches on the barrel gives it a clean, stylish appearance and the way the aperture ring notches through its range in 1/3-stop increments translates to a highly satisfying user experience from behind the camera. Of course a lens is only as good as its optical quality. Although it can’t match the same ‘dreamy’ look to its images at its widest aperture as the XF 56mm f/1.2 R, it produces pleasing background blur at f/2, with its sweet spot located between f/4-f/5.6. Its compact size means it’s as good to use on smaller X-series camera bodies such as the X-T20 as it is with the more advanced models like the X-T2. Other benefits it has over the Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R include faster focusing and quieter operation.

‘ This mirrorless lens is a perfect partner for portraiture, travel, low light and everyday use’