In this article, we are going to explore the impact of Fujifilm X-mount on today's society. Fujifilm X-mount has been a topic of conversation and debate in recent times, as it has generated conflicting opinions and has aroused the interest of a wide spectrum of the population. Throughout this article, we will analyze different aspects related to Fujifilm X-mount, from its origin to its influence in different areas of daily life. Likewise, we will examine different perspectives and studies that shed light on Fujifilm X-mount, with the aim of providing a comprehensive view of this phenomenon that is so relevant today.
Type of interchangeable lens mount
This article is about the lens mount announced in 2012 for use in Fujifilm X seriesMILCs. For another type of lens mount that was created by Fujifilm in the late 1970s for their FujicaSLRs, see Fujica X-mount.
Various lens manufacturers use this mount, such as Fujifilm's own XF and XC lenses, Carl Zeiss AG (Touit lenses), Samyang Optics, Handevision, SLR Magic, Viltrox and Zhongyi Optics. Additionally, a host of adapters for a range of SLR lenses are available, allowing the mounting of lenses (without autofocus or auto aperture) from Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Minolta, Contax/Yashica, Konica and more. This mount type should not be confused with the discontinued Fujica X-mount, which is not compatible with the newer X-mount without an adapter.
Fujifilm's "XF" and "XC" lenses bear Fujifilm's moniker "Fujinon", which is used for optics within the company. The "XF" lenses are of higher quality and more robust than the "XC" lenses. The housing and lens mount of the "XF" lenses are made of metal, while the housing and lens mount of the "XC" lenses are mainly made of plastic. In addition, only the "XF" lenses have an aperture ring.
The following lenses are natively operational on the Fujifilm X-mount cameras.
XC prime lenses
Fujinon XC 35mm f/2: A compact and lightweight prime lens with a quick and near silent autofocus. Announced January 23, 2020
XC zoom lenses
These are entry level zoom lenses with smaller maximum aperture and plastic bodies.
Fujinon XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ: This is a lightweight, collapsible, consumer-grade power zoom lens with a short 13 cm close focusing distance. It is the kit lens for the X-A5 and X-T100, as well as their respective successors, the X-A7 and the X-T200.
Fujinon XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS: This lens is a consumer-grade standard zoom, covering wide angle to short telephoto, equivalent to 24–76 mm on a full frame camera. The lens is the 'kit' lens for the X-M1 camera, and has a lower end build quality than the other Fujinon lenses, while maintaining good optical quality. This lens is the first lens in the new 'XC' line and does not have an aperture ring. Officially announced on June 24, 2013.
Fujinon XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II: Has a shorter 15 cm macro focusing distance than the original XC 16-50mm zoom's 30 cm. Delivered in 2015.
Fujinon XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS: This is a consumer-grade telephoto zoom with optical stabilization and a relatively slow aperture.
Fujinon XF 14mm f/2.8 R: This ultra-wide angle lens has a focus-clutch mechanism for switching to manual focus. The lens was announced in September, 2012.
Fujinon XF 18mm f/2.0 R: A wide-angle pancake style lens and one of the original three lenses for the X system.
Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8: This is a wide standard lens with a very slim pancake design. This lens does not have an aperture ring like most lenses in the Fujinon lineup. The lens was officially announced on June 24, 2013.
Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR: updated version of the aforementioned lens with the addition of an aperture ring, optical revisions with an improved refractive index, and weather resistance.
XF fast prime lenses
These lenses are those with maximum apertures of f/2 or larger.
Fujinon XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR: Fast aperture, wide angle lens with a weather-resistant structure. Announced April 2015.
Fujinon XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR: Fast aperture, wide angle lens with a linear motor for fast focus and weather-resistant seals. Equivalent to 28 mm full-frame.
Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R: This is a fast moderate wide angle lens, equivalent to a 35 mm lens in field of view on a full-frame camera.
Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR: This is a fast moderate wide angle lens, equivalent to a 35 mm lens in field of view on a full-frame camera. Compared to original 23mm f/1.4 features improved autofocus speeds and weather resistance.
Fujinon XF 35mm f/1.4 R: A fast normal prime lens. One of the original three lenses for the X system. Released in 2011, the prime 35mm f/1.4 (52.5mm equivalent) lens has no image stabilisation and is not weather resistance in comparison to the newer 35mm f/2 lens.
Fujinon XF 35mm f/2 R WR: A fast normal prime lens. Compared to original 35mm f/1.4 features improved autofocus speeds and weather resistance.
Fujinon XF 50mm f/1.0 R WR: The fastest autofocus lens by Fujifilm. Announced September 3, 2020.
Fujinon XF 50mm f/2 R WR: A fast mid-telephoto lens suitable for portraiture. Part of Fujifilm's lineup of compact and lightweight lenses which include the XF 23mmF2 and XF 35mmF2.
Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R: This is a standard portrait length lens, with a field of view similar to an 85 mm lens on a full frame camera with an f/1.2 aperture. Officially announced on January 6, 2014.
Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD: Similar to the earlier 56 mm f/1.2 R, but adds an apodizing filter to optimize bokeh for portrait shooting. Officially announced on September 10, 2014.
Fujinon XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR: A longer focal length portrait lens. The first lens to use Quad Linear Motor autofocus, plus the lens is also weather-resistant. Officially announced on May 18, 2015.
Fujinon XF 200mm f/2 R LM OIS WR
XF macro lenses
Fujinon XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro: A light and compact 1:1 Macro lens. Officially announced in November 2022.
Fujinon XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro: Short telephoto lens suitable for portraiture. Focuses close to allow 1:2 magnification macro shooting. One of the original three lenses for the X system.
Fujinon XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro: A telephoto 1:1 Macro lens. First prime lens in the XF line to use OIS. Officially announced on September 7, 2017.
XF zoom lenses
Fujinon XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS: An ultra-wide angle zoom lens with image stabilization. Officially announced on December 18, 2013.
Fujinon XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR: A weather-resistant, ultra-wide angle zoom lens with image stabilization. Officially announced on October 15, 2020.
Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS: The first zoom lens for the X-mount, this lens has a wide angle to short telephoto zoom range, with a fast maximum aperture and optical image stabilization.
Fujinon XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR: A weather-resistant, powered superzoom,optimized for video.
Fujinon XF 18-135mm f/3.5–5.6 R LM OIS WR: A weather-resistant, image-stabilized superzoom, covering focal lengths equivalent to 27–202.5 mm on full-frame. Officially announced on June 16, 2014.
Fujinon XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS: A telephoto zoom lens with fast maximum aperture. Officially announced on April 17, 2013.
Fujinon XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM OIS WR: A weather-resistant telephoto zoom with image stabilization, covering focal lengths equivalent to 107–457 mm on full-frame. Officially announced on January 27, 2021.
XF "Red Badge" high-end zoom lenses
Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR: released in November 2018.
Fujinon XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR: An enthusiast-level standard zoom, covering focal lengths equivalent to 24–82.5 mm on full-frame, with weather-resistant construction. Officially announced on January 6, 2015, during CES 2015.
Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR: A weather-resistant telephoto zoom with image stabilization, covering focal lengths equivalent to 75–210 mm on full-frame. Officially announced on September 10, 2014.
Fujinon XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR: A weather-resistant telephoto zoom with image stabilization, covering focal lengths equivalent to 150–600 mm on full-frame.
Fujinon line-up specification comparison
Fujinon X mount lenses
Make
Model
Min focal length (mm)
Max focal length (mm)
Max aperture
Min aperture
Aperture ring (R)
Nb AP. Blades
Focus Range
Max magnification
Linear motor (LM)
Optical image stabilization (OIS)
Weather resistant (WR)
Filter thread (mm)
Weight (g)
Date introduced
Made in
Note
Fujinon
XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR
8
16
2.8
22
R
9
25 cm - ∞
0.1x
LM
-
WR
-
805
2018-07-20
Japan
Red Badge
Fujinon
XF8mm f/3.5 R WR
8
-
3.5
22
R
9
18 cm - ∞
0.07x
-
-
WR
62
215
2023-05-24
Japan
Fujinon
XF10-24mmF4 R OIS
10
24
4.0
22
R
7
24 cm - ∞
0.16x
-
OIS
-
72
410
2013-12-18
Japan
superseded by XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR
Fujinon
XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR
10
24
4.0
22
R
7
24 cm- ∞
0.16x
-
OIS
WR
72
385
2020-10-15
Philippines
Fujinon
XF14mmF2.8 R
14
-
2.8
22
R
7
Normal:30 cm - ∞ Macro:18 cm - ∞
0.12x
-
-
-
58
235
2012-09-06
Japan
Fujinon
XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
15
45
3.5-5.6
22
-
7
:13 cm - ∞ :35 cm- ∞
0.24x
-
OIS
-
52
136
2018-02-08
Philippines
Fujinon
XF16mmF1.4 R WR
16
-
1.4
16
R
9
15 cm - ∞
0.21x
-
-
WR
67
375
2015-04-16
Japan or Philippines
Fujinon
XF150-600
150
600
5.6-8.0
22
R
9
2.4m
0.24x
LM
OIS
WR
82
1605
2022-05-31
Japan
Red Badge
Fujinon
XF16mmF2.8 R WR
16
-
2.8
22
R
9
17 cm- ∞
0.13x
-
-
WR
49
155
2019-02-14
Philippines
Fujinon
XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS I
16
50
3.5-5.6
22
-
?
?
?
-
OIS
-
58
195
2013-06-24
China
superseded by XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
Fujinon
XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS II
16
50
3.5-5.6
22
-
7
Normal:60 cm - ∞ Macro:15 cm -10m35 cm-10m
0.2x
-
OIS
-
58
195
2015-01-15
China
superseded by XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Fujinon
XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR
16
55
2.8
22
R
9
Normal:60 cm - ∞ Macro:30 cm -10m40 cm -10m
0.16x
LM
-
WR
77
655
2015-01-06
Japan
Red Badge
Fujinon
XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR
16
80
4
22
R
9
35 cm- ∞
0.25x
OIS
WR
72
440
2019-07-17
Philippines
Fujinon
XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR
18
-
1.4
18
R
9
20 cm - ∞
0.15x
LM
-
WR
62
370
2021-04-15
Philippines
Fujinon
XF18mmF2 R
18
-
2.0
22
R
7
Normal:80 cm - ∞ Macro:18 cm -2.0m
0.14x
-
-
-
52
116
2012-01-09
Japan
Fujinon
XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
18
55
2.8-4
22
R
7
Normal:60 cm - ∞ Macro:30 cm -10m40 cm-10m
0.15x
LM
OIS
-
58
310
2012-09-06
Japan or China or Philippines
Fujinon
XF18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR
18
120
4.0
22
-
7
60 cm - ∞
0.2x
LM
-
WR
72
460
2022-05-31
Japan
Fujinon
XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
18
135
3.5-5.6
22
R
7
Normal:60 cm - ∞ Macro:45 cm - ∞
0.27x
LM
OIS
WR
67
490
2014-06-16
China
Fujinon
XF23mmF1.4 R
23
-
1.4
16
R
7
Normal:60 cm - ∞ Macro:28 cm - ∞.
0.1x
-
-
-
62
300
2013-09-05
Japan
Fujinon
XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR
23
-
1.4
16
R
9
19 cm - ∞
0.2x
LM
-
WR
58
375
2021-09-02
Japan
Fujinon
XF23mmF2 R WR
23
-
2.0
16
R
9
22 cm - ∞
0.13x
-
-
WR
43
180
2016-08-25
Japan or Philippines
Fujinon
XF27mmF2.8
27
-
2.8
16
-
7
Normal:60 cm - ∞ Macro:34 cm- ∞
0.1x
-
-
-
39
78
2013-06-24
China
superseded by XF27mmF2.8 R WR
Fujinon
XF27mmF2.8 R WR
27
-
2.8
16
R
7
Normal:60 cm - ∞ Macro:34 cm- ∞
0.1x
-
-
WR
39
78
2021-01-27
Philippines
Fujinon
XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro
30
-
2.8
22
R
9
10 cm - ∞
1.0x
LM
-
WR
43
195
2022-11-02
Thailand
Fujinon
XF33mmF1.4 R LM WR
33
-
1.4
16
R
9
30 cm - ∞
0.15x
LM
-
WR
58
360
2021-09-02
Philippines
-
Fujinon
XF35mmF1.4 R
35
-
1.4
16
R
7
Normal:80 cm - ∞ Macro:28 cm -2.0m
0.17x
-
-
-
52
187
2012-01-09
Japan
Fujinon
XF35mmF2 R WR
35
-
2.0
16
R
9
35 cm - ∞
0.135x
-
-
WR
43
170
2015-11-01
Japan
Fujinon
XC35mmF2
35
-
2.0
16
-
9
35 cm - ∞
0.135x
-
-
-
43
130
2020-01-23
TBA
Fujinon
XF50mmF1.0 R WR
50
-
1.0
16
R
9
70 cm - ∞
0.08x
-
-
WR
77
845
2020-09-03
Japan
The fastest auto-focus prime lens in the line-up
Fujinon
XF50mmF2 R WR
50
-
2.0
16
R
9
38 cm - ∞
0.15x
-
-
WR
46
200
2017-02-23
Japan
Fujinon
XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR
50
140
2.8
22
R
7
Normal:1m - ∞ Macro:1.0m-3.0m
0.12x
LM
OIS
WR
72
995
2014-09-10
Japan
Red Badge
Fujinon
XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS I
50
230
4.5-6.7
22
-
7
?
?
-
OIS
-
58
375
2013-09-17
China
superseded by XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II
Fujinon
XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II
50
230
4.5-6.7
22
-
7
Normal:1.1m - ∞ Macro:1.1m -3.0m
0.2x
-
OIS
-
58
375
China
OIS II
Fujinon
XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
55
200
3.5-4.8
22
R
7
Normal:1.1m - ∞ Macro:1.1m -3.0m
0.18x
LM
OIS
-
62
580
2013-04-17
Japan
Fujinon
XF56mmF1.2 R
56
-
1.2
16
R
9
Normal:70 cm - ∞ Macro:70 cm -3.0m
0.09x
-
-
-
62
405
2014-01-06
Japan
Fujinon
XF56mmF1.2 R APD
56
-
1.2
16
R
9
Normal:70 cm - ∞ Macro:70 cm -3.0m
0.09x
-
-
-
62
405
2014-09-10
Japan
Apodization Filter
Fujinon
XF60mmF2.4 R Macro
60
-
2.4
22
R
9
Normal:60 cm - ∞ Macro:26.7 cm -2.0m
0.5x
-
-
-
39
215
2012-01-09
Japan
1:2 Macro
Fujinon
XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR
70
300
4–5.6
22
R
9
0.83 - ∞
0.33x
LM
OIS
WR
67
580
2021-01-27
Philippines
Fujinon
XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
80
-
2.8
22
R
9
25 cm - ∞
1x
LM
OIS
WR
62
750
2017-10-??
Japan
1:1 Macro
Fujinon
XF90mmF2 R LM WR
90
-
2.0
16
R
7
60 cm - ∞
0.2x
LM
-
WR
62
540
2015-05-18
Japan
Fujinon
XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
100
400
4.5-5.6
22
R
9
175 cm - ∞
0.19x
LM
OIS
WR
77
1375
2016-01-15
Japan
Red Badge
Fujinon
XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR
200
-
2.0
22
R
9
180 cm - ∞
0.12x
LM
OIS
WR
105
2,265
2018-07-20
Japan
Red Badge
Fujinon
XF1.4X TC WR
1.4x that of original lens
1.4x that of original lens
1 additional stop
1 additional stop
-
-
Approx. same as that of original lens
1.4x that of original lens
-
-
WR
-
130g
?
?
Teleconverter
Fujinon
XF2X TC WR
2x that of original lens
1.4x that of original lens
2 additional stop
2 additional stop
-
-
Approx. same as that of original lens
2x that of original lens
-
-
WR
-
170g
2016-05-19
?
Teleconverter
Fujinon
MKX18-55mmT2.9
18
55
2.8
22
R
9
0.85m / 2 ft. 9in. - ∞
-
-
-
-
82
1100g
2018-02-15
Japan
full manual cinema lens
Fujinon
MKX50-135mmT2.9
50
135
2.8
22
R
9
1.2m / 3 ft. 11in. - ∞
-
-
-
-
85
1100g
2018-02-15
Japan
full manual cinema lens
Short back focusing distance
By reducing the distance between the rear lens element and the sensor, a more compact construction is possible.
XF18mm / Back focus distance: 11.0 mm
XF35mm / Back focus distance: 21.9 mm
XF60mm / Back focus distance: 21.0 mm
Third Party Lenses
Until 2018, all third party lenses were manual except from the three Zeiss Touit lenses. In 2019, Viltrox introduced a 85 mm f/1.8 AF lens lacking an aperture ring. In April 2020, the same company introduced a 33 mm f/1.4 lens with an aperture ring. Two more Viltrox lenses, 23 mm f/1.4 and 56 mm f/1.4, are announced for 2020. On March 6, 2020, Tokina announced three atx-m autofocus lenses for Fujifilm X-mount to be introduced in autumn 2020. Toshihisa Iida, the General Manager of Fujifilm's Optical Device and Electronic Imaging Products Division, explained on April 14, 2020, that Fuji followed plans on opening the X-mount up to third-party lens manufacturers. The manufacturer Kenko Tokina was mentioned in this interview.
Autofocus lenses
Carl Zeiss lenses
The Touit line of compact lenses from Carl Zeiss AG is purposely designed for APS-C like camera bodies. The optics of these lenses are designed by Carl Zeiss, but the design for manufacturing is done by the Japanese manufacturer Cosina. The Touit lenses are produced for a Fujifilm X-mount and Sony E-mount. Because Fujifilm did not share the specifications of the X-mount, Carl Zeiss never received officially the license for releasing X-mount lenses. The Touit lenses are therefore non-certified.
Lenses are sold under the interchangeable Samyang, Rokinon, Walimex, and Bower brand names.
AF 12mm f/2 X
AF 75mm f/1.8 X
Sigma lenses (as of October 2023)
Sigma has announced on Feb. 2022 the release of three new F1.4 prime lenses for Fujifilm X-mount camera systems. They are nearly identical to their predecessors, which were previously released for Canon EF-M mount, L-mount, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E-mount cameras.
16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary
18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary
Tamron lenses (as of September 2021)
18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061), introduced on August 26, 2021
11-20mm f/2.8 (announced)
17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070), introduced on July 8, 2022
Announced March 2020 with a release date of autumn 2020.
atx-m 23mm f/1.4
atx-m 33mm f/1.4
atx-m 56mm f/1.4
TTArtisan lenses (as of May 2024)
AF 27mm f/2.8
AF 35mm f/1.8
AF 56mm f/1.8
Viltrox lenses (as of April 2024)
PFU RBMH 85 mm f/1.8 STM ED IF. This lens was introduced in October 2018. It supports autofocus and EXIF data transfer as well as camera-based aperture selection.
AF 85mm f/1.8 STM ED IF Mark II (introduced in July 2020)
AF 23mm f/1.4 STM ED IF (introduced in 2020)
AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF (introduced on April 15, 2020)
AF 56mm f/1.4 (introduced in September 2020)
AF 13mm f/1.4 (introduced in February 2022)
AF 75mm f/1.2 Pro (introduced in December 26, 2022)
Voigtländer lenses provide Exif data transfer, automatic focus magnification, distance scale and image stabilization information, and parallax compensation for supported X-mount cameras.
Full frame Lenses with various bayonets can be mounted to Fuji X-mount bodies with suitable adaptors. A multitude of adaptors are available from brands like K&F Concept, Fringer, Kipon, Mitakon Zhongyi, Novoflex, Viltrox.
Beyond multiple passive adaptors (manual operation only, no EXIF data transfer), there are active ones available to mount Canon EF lens mount lenses to Fuji X-mount.
^Brittany Hillen (2017-12-05). "Thingyfy launches Pinhole Pro S: The widest modern professional pinhole lens ever". DPReview. Retrieved 2020-04-21. Pinhole Pro S comes in two varieties: the Pinhole Pro S11, an 11mm lens with a 120 degree FOV, and the Pinhole Pro S37, a 37mm lens with a 60 degree FOV. Both lenses feature a fully aluminum body. The S11 version is designed for mirrorless cameras with Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, and Fuji X mounts; the S37 is designed for SLR/DSLR cameras with Sony A, Nikon F, Canon EF, and Pentax K mounts.