More information about the Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens announcement and shipping. According to recent reports, the long rumored wide-angle zoom lens will be introduced at the Photokina 2018 event in September. As a result it will start shipping most likely in November.
Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens will be a perfect solution for landscape, architecture, and interior photography. The maximum aperture will stand at constant f/2.8 throughout the zoom range with 35mm equivalent focal length between 12-24mm.
With the XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR and XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR, the lineup will cover F2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range from wide to telephoto. Full List Of Fujifilm X-Mount Lenses
Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR Lens Will Start Shipping in November
The two lenses which are seen on the latest XF lens roadmap is the XF 8-16mm f/2.8 WR and the XF 200mm f/2 R LM OIS WR lenses. Both Fuji glasses are expected to be announced for Photokina 2018 event in September. But recent gossips reveals that the wide-angle zoom will definitely be at the show. So XF 200mm is still unclear.
From the WR symbol we can also say that the product will be weathersealed. This means that it will be great in combination with the X-T1 or the X-T2 mirrorless cameras.
So as a wrap up, the new XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens announcement will happen for Photokina in September and release date – shipping scheduled for November. Stay tuned for more information.
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