Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro Lens - Brand New review

With the partial caveat regarding edge sharpness under some circumstances, overall the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR lens put in a pretty sparkling performance. Above all, it has proved to be an incredibly useful range of focal lengths and I could easily imagine this lens staying firmly...

Very high central sharpness, Virtually zero CA, Superb flare resistance, Excellent handling, Quality manufacture, Low distortion, Low vignetting, Constant f/4 maximum aperture

Edge sharpness, Slightly indistinct aperture click stops

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro Lens - Brand New review

We expected a lot and we got much less. We found out the Fujinon is optically a sensible lens with a universal focal range, fast and accurate autofocus and a very efficient image stabilization.

solid, weather-sealed casing,, very good image quality in frame centre,, sensible image quality on the edge of the frame in the 16-50 mm range,, imperceptible longitudinal chromatic aberration,, better correction of lateral chromatic aberration than in the case of direct rivals,, slight coma,,...

weak image quality on the edge of the frame at 80 mm,, distinct astigmatism at 80 mm,, huge distortion in RAW files,, distinct vignetting in RAW files,, performance against bright light could have been better.

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro Review

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro ($1,199) isn't just a photographic tool. It's a statement from Fuji that shows just how good its lens design can be, and how much image quality you can squeeze out of the APS-C X system, assuming you don't mind spending the money and carrying a hefty chunk of glass. The macro lens features life-size magnification, strong optical stabilization, and an all-weather design. At close to $1,200 it's not a budget choice, and its also quite heavy. Despite the cost and a few operational drawbacks, the image quality it delivers can't be argued with, and it earns Editors' Choice marks. Design I was surprised to pick up the XF 80mm ($1,199.00 at Amazon) for the first time and feel its weight. It's a really big lens, at 5.1 by 3.2 inches (HD) and 1.7 pounds, especially when you consider that it's not designed for a full-frame system. Attaching the included lens hood extends the height by 3 inches. Fujifilm's X mirrorless system uses the APS-C...

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is the best macro lens we've seen for the X system, though it's too big for some of the smaller cameras in the line.

1:1 macro magnification; Razor sharp optics; Optical stabilization; All-weather design; Fluorine lens coat; Teleconverter compatibility

Big; Heavy; Expensive; Electronic manual focus; A little noisy

Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro Review

Features optical image stabilisation; Rubberised focus ring; Precise aperture control in 1/3EV steps; Weather-resistant;

Expensive compared to other macro lenses; Obvious hissing during operation; Not the fastest focusing prime lens in the Fujinon range; The barrel feels plasticky in areas;