Fujifilm may be a small player in the grand scheme of things but they are certainly entertaining us big time here in the lab. While they have a few budget offerings, they are obviously primarily committed to deliver interesting lenses for the "prosumer" segment.

Great optics, fast maximum aperture, very close focus, pull/push mechanism for MF/AF, weather resistance; It feels like it's well-made

It's fairly heavy compared to some other Fuji prime lenses; It's quite pricey, but get it when there's a Fujifilm cashback offer and it's better value..

Absolutely gorgeous. Light,solid and sharp. Stays on my XT-1 most of the time now.

Lovely sharp,even wide open, responsive,well built all metal, weather sealed, fast wide prime with manual focus clutch. I liked the lens so much i purchased the square lens cap. I haven't used it for astro, so i can't comment on the coma...

Durable; Great Features; Great Picture Quality

Pricey but you do get what you pay for here

Fuji nails it again! This is my sixth Fujinon lens and they just keep getting better and better.

Tack sharp; close focus; versital

The XF16mmF1.4R WR lens has a fixed focal length of 16mm (24mm in 35mm format equivalent) and offers a dramatic wide field of view and stunning optical performance. The F1.4 maximum aperture delivers high image quality in low-light conditions and bokeh-rich macro photography with a minimum working...

When it comes to sharpness and optics, Fujifilm's Fujinon lenses are right up there, and this f/1.4 wide-angle is no exception. At f/1.4 it's ideal for astro, while the 35mm equivalent 24mm is great for landscapes, but can also be used for interiors or environmental portraits if that's your thing.

Since the launch of Micro Four Thirds by Olympus and Panasonic in 2008, every other major camera manufacturer has come up with its own mirrorless camera system. With this proliferation of new mounts for compact system cameras, though, comes a need for new lens ranges to match.

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16mm F1.4 R WR ($999) carries a premium price, but backs it up with matching performance. The lens covers a wide (24mm in full-frame terms) field of view, opens up all the way to f/1.4 for low-light shooting and blurred backgrounds, and lets you get up close and personal with subjects. It's sharp too, even at the edges of the frame, and offers a better manual focus experience than most mirrorless system lenses. It's an easy pick as Editors' Choice—if you shoot Fujifilm and want a fast, wide-angle prime, it's worth the investment. Design The XF 16mm ($969.99 at Amazon) is a hefty prime. It measures 2.9 by 2.9 inches (HD), tips the scales at 13.2 ounces, and supports 67mm front filters. The barrel is metal, finished in glossy black, with a bayonet mount at the front to attach the included hood. The hood features a standard petal design, is made of plastic, and is reversible for storage. It's bigger than a pancake option like the XF 18mm, but balances well wit...

If you don't mind spending the money, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16mm F1.4 R WR lens will wow you with its f/1.4 design and wide-angle field of view.

Bright, wide design; Very sharp; Minimal distortion; Even illumination from f/2 on; Short minimum focus; Aperture ring and manual focus clutch; Dust and splash resistant; Quick, quiet autofocus

Pricey; Bulky

Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with X Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR lens good for?

Weather-sealed, Autofocus, Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, DoF(Depth of Field) Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Very Fast Aperture, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, Minimum focus distance of, 0.15m / 5.9 inch, Hood is not supplied

Weather-sealed, Autofocus, Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, DoF(Depth of Field) Scale, Full-time Manual Focusing, Very Fast Aperture, 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, Minimum focus distance of, 0.15m / 5.9 inch, Hood is not supplied