The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro ($599.95) joins the X lens system as the first mid-priced macro with weather protection. It fills an important gap, as Fuji owners previously had to pick between ancient lenses like the XF 60mm ($649.95) and the Touit 50M ($999), or the huge, pricey XF 80mm ($1,199) for close-ups. The XF 30mm is a lot easier to carry than the big 80mm, and while it skips some upmarket features like a focus limiter, it's a fine example of a standard angle macro, and a compelling lens for Fuji photogs looking for a prime that can do double duty for snapshots and macros.Standard Angle Macro For the XF 30mm, Fuji went with a classic lens type—the standard angle macro. Like similar options in other systems, the XF 30mm F2.8 trades a bright aperture for close-up focus, in its case close enough to project subjects onto the camera sensor at 1:1 life size. Compare that with the brighter XF 33mm F1.4 R WR, a lens that can gather four times as much light, but o...
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 30mm F2.8 R LM WR Macro lens supports extra-close capture in a standard angle, delivering speedy focus in a compact, weather-protected housing.
Standard angle prime; Supports 1:1 macros; Speedy linear focus; Aluminum construction with dust and splash protection; Excellent optical quality; Carry-friendly size
Short working distance for macros; Long throw stymies manual focus; Omits optical stabilization