The Fujinon XF 35mm f/2 R WR is a compact, fast, and weather-sealed prime lens that has quickly become a favorite for street, portrait, and everyday photographers using Fujifilm X-series cameras. In this review, we’ll explore why this lens is highly regarded for its sharpness, portability, and versatility, offering exceptional image quality in a compact, budget-friendly package.
With a 35mm focal length (53mm equivalent on full-frame), the XF 35mm f/2 delivers a natural field of view, making it versatile for a wide range of subjects from street scenes to portraits. Its bright f/2 aperture allows for strong subject separation, attractive bokeh, and reliable low-light performance, making it perfect for those who value both creative flexibility and portability. The lens is part of Fuji’s weather-resistant lineup, with full sealing to handle light rain and dust, ideal for photographers on the go.
Optically, the XF 35mm f/2 is impressive, with an optical design featuring 9 elements in 6 groups, including two aspherical elements that help reduce spherical aberration and ensure edge-to-edge sharpness. Even wide open, the lens delivers crisp details and accurate colors, with minimal distortion or vignetting. Fuji’s Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating) minimizes flare and ghosting, ensuring clarity and contrast even in challenging lighting.
The XF 35mm f/2 uses a stepping motor for fast, accurate, and silent autofocus, making it a reliable choice for street and candid photography where quick focusing is essential. Weighing just 170g, this lens is exceptionally lightweight and compact, making it easy to carry all day and well-suited to smaller X-series camera bodies. It’s also one of Fujifilm’s most affordable prime lenses, offering excellent value without compromising image quality or performance.
For photographers seeking a high-quality, versatile prime that balances portability, durability, and optical performance, the Fujinon XF 35mm f/2 R WR is a superb choice. Its blend of speed, sharpness, and weather resistance makes it a standout option for a wide variety of photography styles.
Explore how well this lens performs with high-quality, real-world samples, so you can decide for yourself with my carefully crafted shots!
Not a fan of HDR, but just wanted to show what the sensor of the X-T2 allows you to do with only ONE shot: the dynamic range is high enough to push the dark without much noice increase (unlike on my 5Dmk3).
Our masterpiece of the summer: 4 floors of awesome :)
Very far away from Tokyo, I give you: a little family restaurant in Shikoku. I wonder how the Japanese country-side will look like 20 years from now…
Purifying yourself and washing hands at the entrance of a temple in Kamakura.
Before work in Roppongi…
Two Japanese ladies taking photos in Kamakura.
Very happy with the bokeh and colors of the XF-35mm f/2. Much lighter than the f/1.4 and focuses so much faster. You too, make the switch!
Tokyo is full of little restaurants. I think I read somewhere it has the highest number of restaurants per capita in the world. So of course, it includes some odd ones…
Back in Tokyo and driving along Tokyo Skytree at night. If only the X-T2 had image stabilisation like Panasonic does, it would be the perfect camera !
