Amateur Photographer

Fujifilm

The X series is supported by sensationa­l primes and zooms. We reveal some of the best

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Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR £409 www.fujifilm.eu/uk

This lens offers a focal length equivalent to 35mm and is incredibly versatile since it forces you to interact with your subject by moving your feet. It’s compact in size and reassuring­ly weather- resistant: it can operate in temperatur­es as low as -10°C. Featuring nine aperture blades, it produces attractive bokeh and is fast and notably quiet when focusing.

Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro £1,149 www.fujifilm.eu/uk

If you’re a Fujifilm user looking to create 1:1 macro images, this optic should be high on your list. Unlike the XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro, it doesn’t require extension tubes to photograph the world in minute detail. It also boasts a highly effective optical image stabilisat­ion system to suppress camera shake.

Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R £849 www.fujifilm.eu/uk

Providing a similar angle of view to an 85mm lens on a full-frame camera, this versatile piece of glass has an optical design featuring 11 elements in eight groups. This combinatio­n ensures sharpness while also reducing chromatic aberration. Sharpness and detail are good, even when the lens is used wide open.

Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 R WR £425 www.fujifilm.eu/uk

This mid-telephoto prime offers a focal length equivalent to 76mm in 35mm film terms, and a maximum aperture of f/2, making it ideal for portraitur­e, low-light conditions and most everyday subjects. It is petite and lightweigh­t, and has an optical formula that arranges nine glass elements in seven groups.

Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR £899 www.fujifilm.eu/uk

Weighing a hefty 655g, and featuring extensive weatherpro­ofing, this lens is built to withstand challengin­g conditions. It has a focal length equivalent to 24-84mm (in 35mm film terms) and is ideal for all subjects from portraits to landscapes. It features a complex arrangemen­t of 17 elements in 12 groups.

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