Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR
Fujifilm · 23 mm · f/2.8 · XF
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
70
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Remarkably compact and lightweight at just 90g, making it ideal for travel and everyday carry
+Excellent optical quality with minimal distortion (~2.3%) despite pancake design
+Weather-resistant construction with metal components and robust build quality
+Fast and accurate autofocus for its size, with internal focusing that prevents front element rotation
+11-blade aperture delivers smooth, rounded bokeh for subject separation
Worth Knowing
−Noisy autofocus motor audible enough to be problematic when recording video
−Vignetting at f/2.8 is pronounced (2.3 EV) on uncorrected RAW files
−Narrow grip rings and small controls limit handling comfort for extended use
−Limited manual focus ring width makes focus adjustment less convenient
General | |
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About This LensThe Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR is a moderately-wide-angle pancake prime lens for Fujifilm's X-series range of APS-C format mirrorless cameras. Its construction of eight elements, in six groups, includes two aspherical lenses, yet it weighs just 90g (3.17oz) and measures a mere 23mm (0.9 in) in length. But this compact portability does not compromise usability. The Fujifilm 23mm f/2.8 R WR isn't Fujifilm's best lens – but it's Fujifilm's best travel prime. The Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR is the ideal travel lens for the X System. Less than an inch long, the lens makes carrying around a mirrorless camera feel more like using a compact camera. | |
| Brand | Fujifilm |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | XF |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Fujifilm X |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Fujifilm X |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical93/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 90 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 62 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 23 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 39 mm |
Optics83/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 23 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 63.4° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 17.7 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 11020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 20 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.15x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features32/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Dome |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction38/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 8 |
| Groups | 6 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 2 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |