The Fujifilm X camera system has become the favorite of many a photography enthusiast. The first true pro-grade telephoto prime lens for the system, the Fujinon XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR ($5,999.95), is here, and it's everything you could hope for—bright and fast to focus, with strong image stabilization, weather sealing, and a bundled 1.4x teleconverter. It's also $6,000, which puts it out of reach of all but the best-heeled hobbyists. That doesn't stop the lens from earning our Editors' Choice, and Fujifilm system owners who can make good use of such exotic glass will undoubtedly be happy with the results it delivers. Fujifilm's Big White Lens Every Fujifilm X lens release to this point has been sold with a black finish. The XF 200mm bucks the trend, matching the white look you're used to seeing from telephoto lenses from competitors like Canon and Sony. It's not just a stylistic choice—because the lens elements are so big, expansion of materials under the hot sun is a concern. Th...
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR lens delivers exceptional image quality, strong stabilization, and a bright f/2 aperture, but you pay for this level of quality.
Bright aperture; Strong image stabilization; Very sharp; No distortion; Minimal vignette; Useful physical controls; Includes 1.4x teleconverter; Dust and splash protection; Arca-Swiss tripod foot
Expensive; Heavy; Large front element requires pricey 105mm filters