Best Lenses for Fujifilm X-T30

Here are the best lenses for Fujifilm X-T30 mirrorless camera. Whether you’re looking to shoot portraits, nature, streets, weddings or even record 4K videos, best lenses for Fujifilm X-T30 list has everything you will ever need.

Boasting a new 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4 Quad-Core CPU, the Fujifilm X-T30 provides beginners, advanced amateurs, and professionals with fast auto-focus, strong face detection, and power to create high-resolution stills with notable sharpness and clarity. In addition, the Fujifilm X-T30 (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) is capable of burst speed up to 8 fps with a mechanical shutter, 30 fps shooting at a 1.25x crop and electronic shutter, and internal DCI/UHD 4K30 video recording.

All lenses below have great image quality, are useful for many different types of photography, and simply give you the best value for your money. In order to get the best out of your camera, here we collect all the recommended and most suitable lenses for Fujifilm X-T30 mirrorless camera.

Best Lenses for Fujifilm X-T30 Camera

From wide angle and portrait to telephoto, we pick the top lens options for Fujifilm’s X-T3 mirrorless camera. If you are new to Fuji gear, keep in mind that Fujifilm’s native lenses go by the Fujinon moniker and have a 1.5x focal length equivalent.

Fujifilm Lens Terminology :

XF – Highest quality Fujifilm lenses for X-mount (X-T3, X-T2 and so on)
WR – Weather Resistant construction
OIS – Optical Image Stabilization
LM – Linear Motor, allows faster and near silent focusing
R – The lens has a dedicated aperture ring

Full List of Recommended Fujifilm X-T30 Lenses

Portrait Lenses | Macro Lenses | Standard Zoom Lenses | Wide-angle Zoom Lenses | Wide-angle Prime Lenses | Street Lenses | All-in-one Lens | Telephoto Zoom Lenses 

Best Portrait Lenses for Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R ($899): Ideal for portraiture, highly recommended. The Fuji XF 56mm f/1.2 is a super fast, ultra sharp portrait lens with a focal length equivalent to 85mm. Especially bright f/1.2 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and also offers notable control over depth of field for using selective focus techniques. Two ED (extra-low dispersion) elements and one double-sided aspherical element are used to control spherical and chromatic aberrations, while a further four of the elements feature convex surfaces to ensure excellent light coverage, even when shooting wide open. If you shoot things like portraits and weddings, you absolutely want this lens. If you shoot other stuff, you may very well want it as well.

Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR ($449): The XF 50mm f/2 R WR offers a 76mm equivalent focal length to suit a variety of applications, including portraiture and still lifes. The lightweight design and bright f/2 maximum aperture benefit working in low-light conditions and also afford a high degree of control over depth of field for selective focus techniques. The compact and stylish optic also offers fast and silent focusing and weighs just 200G. The lens is also weather and dust resistant, and operates in temperatures as low as -10 DegreeC, making it ideal for shooting in a variety of conditions. A mid-telephoto lens with high-speed AF, advanced sharpness and weather resistance – ideal for portraiture and everyday use.

Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR ($849): Ideal Portrait Lens! The new XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR lens is a fast-aperture prime lens with a focal length equivalent to 137mm (35mm Eq) and a maximum aperture of F2.0, that delivers ultra-sharp images with rich bokeh even at the maximum aperture setting. The lens features a weather and dust-resistant structure with seven seals on the lens barrel. Benefitting handling and fast-paced shooting, this 90mm f/2 also incorporates a Quad Linear Motor for quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance. This lens is especially well-suited to a variety of shooting applications, most notably portraiture, where the intuitive handling, fast performance, and ability to control your focus are paramount.

Best Macro Lenses for Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 Macro ($599): This Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 Macro (90mm in 35mm format) is ideal for portraiture because of its beautiful blur and high-definition description. At the minimum working distance of 26.7cm, the lens delivers the maximum magnification of 0.5x for macro photography. The fast, bright f/2.4 maximum aperture makes shooting in low light possible, and provides pleasing bokeh (the out-of-focus portion of a photo) with its 9-blade aperture design–ideal for dramatic portraits.

Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro ($1,199): Featuring a focal length equivalent to 122mm (on a 35mm format), a maximum aperture of F2.8 and 1.0x magnification factor, this Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 Macro lens is well-suited to isolating subject matter, especially when paired with the short 9.8″ minimum focusing distance and 1:1 life-size magnification for macro shooting. By achieving high resolving power at the focus point and beautiful bokeh, this lens is optimal for shooting flowers and nature photos.

Best Standard Zoom Lenses for Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR ($1,049): Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR weather-resistant zoom lens (24-84mm equivalent range) is a flagship “XF standard zoom lens”. The XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has a durable, weather-resistant and dust-proof design with 14 sealing points, making it the perfect companion for photojournalists who do not want to compromise when weather conditions are the most challenging. Whether shooting wide angle landscapes or medium-telephoto portraits, the XF16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR delivers outstanding image results from edge to edge.

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS ($699): The XF 18-55mm features the focal length equivalency of 27-84mm in the 35mm format covering a standard zoom range from basic wide-angle to medium telephoto, making it ideal for day-to-day shooting needs from group shots to portraiture, cityscapes to natural vistas. It’s a great lens for street photography as well. The f/2.8-4 aperture ensures fast capture speeds at most focal lengths and in most shooting situations – A viable option instead of the XF 16-55mm.

Best Wide-angle Zoom Lenses for Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS ($899): The XF 10-24mm F4 lens’s ultra wide to standard focal length capabilities make it the perfect choice for shooting dynamic, high impact landscapes images with excellent detail from the foreground to the far distance. With a powerful Optical Image Stabilization system, the ability to work handheld when shooing in low light is boosted. Its minimum working distance of 28cm means that with macro photography you can capture both the small foreground detail and the wider surroundings to give your subject greater context. An internal focusing system, and the use of a stepping AF motor, ensures quiet, smooth, and precise focusing capabilities that are ideal for both still and video applications.

Best Wide-angle Prime Lenses for Fujifilm X-T30

Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS ($299): A great value for a wide-angle lens. Providing a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 18mm and a broad 98.9° angle of view, this lens is great for interior, landscape, and architectural images. Its fast f/2.0 maximum aperture is further beneficial for nightscapes and other low-light conditions.

Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR ($399): Small and lightweight, the XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR is a 24mm-equivalent wide-angle lens, well-suited to landscape, nature, and architectural shooting. Its f/2.8 maximum aperture balances size and speed, and is suitable for working in available lighting conditions while also limiting the overall size and weight of the lens for everyday use. The optical design features two aspherical elements to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations in order to produce greater sharpness and accurate rendering. Additionally, the lens is weather-sealed to suit working in inclement conditions.

Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D ($499): Featuring a 113° angle of view, ultra-fast f/2.8 aperture, close-to-zero distortion, 49mm filter thread & less than 0.5 pounds in weight, this Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens is a perfect ultra-wide option for still & videographers. The tiny size and light weight match perfectly with mirrorless cameras and are suitable to use with gimbals. Two aspherical elements plus 3 extra-low dispersion elements successfully correct the chromatic aberration, realize a close-to-zero distortion and deliver a corner to corner sharpness. This lens is particularly useful for videography on gimbal or handheld.

Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R ($899): With a focal length equivalent of 21mm on a 35mm camera and 89° angle of view, the Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R lens is an ideal lens for architectural, landscape, architectural shots, interiors and even street photography. Its f/2.8 maximum aperture and wide angle offers fast shutter speeds even in minimal light, as well as fast, smooth autofocus when it is needed. Furthermore, focus distance and depth-of-field scales are visibly printed on the focus ring to aid composition when emphasizing depth of field. If you need a high-speed autofocus of 0.11 seconds (f/1.4) with a weather- and dust-resistant structure, you can try the Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR lens.

Best Street and Walk Around Lenses for Fujifilm X-T30

Compact, fast and weather resistant, the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2, XF 35mm f/2 and XF 50mm f/2 R WR lenses are all great choices for those looking for a lightweight and effective imaging kit. The lightweight design and fast f/2 aperture make it a great choice for those looking to stay discreet while shooting. The exterior of the lens is weather and dust-resistant and can work in temperatures as low as -10 degree Celsius. Perfect lenses for portrait, street, everyday walk around and reportage photography.

And, if you would like a little more speed and possibly sharpness, you can try the XF 23mm f/1.4 or XF 35mm f/1.4. In addition, the Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 lens is a particularly compact and lightweight “pancake” lens and it is not only an ideal everyday prime lens, but also performs well in a variety of scenes from portraits and landscapes to architectural shots.

Best All-in-one Lens for Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR ($899): An ideal all-around lens! If you’re looking for an all-in-one zoom lens for the Fujifilm X-T30, the XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 is a great choice. With a focal length range of 27-206mm (35mm Equivalent), it covers a wide range of shooting scenes, from wide angles (equivalent to 27mm) to telephoto (206mm equivalent). Well-suited for travel and walkaround shooting, the expansive reach of this lens is further complemented by a sophisticated optical design, which uses ED and aspherical elements, to produce high color accuracy, sharpness, and image clarity. In addition, the XF 18-135mm has the world’s most advanced 5.0-stop image stabilization technology and features a dust-proof and waterproof structure with weather resistant sealing applied to more than 20 different areas of the lens. This lens will be extremely versatile and a good value for travel, everyday walk-around and landscapes.

Best Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS ($599): This Fujifilm XF 55-200mm lens gives you a fast F3.5-4.8 lens that produces sharp images across its entire zoom range, from edge-to-edge. It offers a 35mm focal length equivalency of 84-305mm, providing portrait length to super telephoto capabilities. The minimum focus distance is 3.6′ at all focal lengths, enabling telephoto close-ups. Its image stabilization function enables the use of shutter speeds up to 4.5 stops slower, preventing camera shake even when shooting hand-held in low-light situations, or when shooting at a stopped down aperture. In addition, Fujifilm XF 55-200mm gets 83% Silver Award at DPReview.

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm F/2.8 R LM OIS WR ($1,499): Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens is a weather-sealed optic spanning the popular 76-213mm equivalent focal length range and featuring a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture. It features the latest technology, including dust / water and low temperature resistance, a triple linear motor, and the world’s top image stabilization technology in its class. Its advanced performance makes it a perfect choice, not only for portraiture and snapshots, but also to capture fast-moving subjects in sports or wildlife photography, and for general outdoor nature photography.

Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR ($1,749): The Fujifilm XF 100-400mm lens is a professional weather-sealed, superior telephoto lens that gives photographers exceptionally sharp images with a 152-609mm equivalent in 35mm format. Ideally suited for wildlife and sports applications, the versatile telephoto range benefits photographing distant, moving subjects, and is reinforced by a twin linear AF motor for fast performance, as well as five stop-effective optical image stabilization to minimize the appearance of camera shake. The lens is also water and dust resistant and can operate in temperatures as low as 14-degrees F (-10-degrees C), making it suitable for use in a wide range of outdoor shooting conditions.

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