Fujifilm has announced the XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS wide-angle zoom lens. The Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS is a new premium wide zoom for X-mount compact system mirrorless cameras.
The lens offers an angle of view equivalent to 15-36mm on full frame, and incorporates optical image stabilisation to reduce blur at slow shutter speeds.
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS has an optical formula that comprises 14 lens elements in 10 groups, including 4 aspherical and 3 extra-low-dispersion elements. The lens also features Fujifilm’s unique High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating to minimise ghosting, and boasts an iris diaphragm with 7 rounded blades.
Fujifilm Announced the Fujinon XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS wide-angle zoom lens will be available from March 2014 for sale with a price tag for $999.95.
Key features on the Fujinon XF10-24mm lens
- Newly designed optical system with 4 high-precision aspherical lenses and 3 extra low dispersion glass lenses which maximize performance of the X-Trans sensor.
- A powerful Optical Image Stabilisation function which boosts the ability to work handheld when shooting in low light.
- Ghosting is minimized by Fujifilm’s unique HT-EBC* multi-layer coating that is applied to all sides of Fujinon lenses.
- An additional newly developed coating has been added to the reverse side of the front lens in the XF10-24 composition to further reduce the ghosting that typically occurs when using deep concave lenses.
- Enhanced resolving power at all apertures when used in-conjunction with an X-series camera** that incorporates a Lens Modulation Optimizer (LMO) function.
- Seven-blade aperture diaphragm that helps to create smooth and round bokeh effects.
- The ability to shoot at an aperture of F4.0 from the lens’ ultra-wide 15mm focal length to its longest at 36mm.
- A minimum working distance of 24cm means that with macro photography you can capture both the small foreground detail and the wider surroundings to give your subject greater context.
- Its high-speed AF is achieved via its inner focusing system which drives smaller lenses in the middle or rear lens groups without moving the larger lenses in the front lens groups
- Thanks to light weight internal lenses and the addition of a stepping motor, the XF10-24mm lens is also very quiet to use.
- With its precision-made, responsive, and finely-tuned metal aperture and focus rings, you are ensured a superb handling experience.
* High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating
** As of December 2013 FUJIFILM X-E2
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS specifications
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
|---|---|
| Max Format size | APS-C / DX |
| Focal length | 10–24 mm |
| Image stabilisation | Yes |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X |
| Maximum aperture | F4.0 |
| Minimum aperture | F22.0 |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Aperture notes | Rounded |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Special elements / coatings | 4 aspherical elements, 3 extra low dispersion glass elements |
| Minimum focus | 0.24 m (9.45″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.16× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Stepper motor |
| Full time manual | Yes |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Distance scale | No |
| DoF scale | No |
| Weight | 410 g (0.90 lb) |
| Diameter | 78 mm (3.07″) |
| Length | 87 mm (3.43″) |
| Materials | Metal barrel, metal mount |
| Zoom method | Rotary (internal) |
| Filter thread | 72 mm |
| Filter notes | Does not rotate on focusing |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
