The XF33mmF1.4 is a highly versatile standard prime lens with the focal length equivalent to 50mm in the 35mm film format, making it an essential new-generation lens for all X series owners. The X Mount format, since its original introduction in 2021, had undergone continuous development of new products and devices in pursuit of advanced image quality. This lens has been designed to support camera sensors of even greater resolution to be developed in the future, offering exceptional image sharpness and advanced image-resolving performance even when wide open. It also offers impressive mobility and is equipped with a silent, fast and highly accurate AF system driven by a linear motor, enabling tack-sharp focus in stills and smooth focusing in video recording. The dust- and moisture-resistant design comes in X Mount's signature portability, weighting approximately 360g and measuring 73.5mm in length and 58mm filter thread. The XF33F1.4 is a new generation large-aperture standard prime designed with superior image resolution, mobility and durability to drive the evolution of the X Series for the next decade and beyond, setting a new benchmark for interchangeable X Mount lenses.
Offering a natural perspective along with a fast maximum aperture, the XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR from FUJIFILM is a 50mm-equivalent lens characterized by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture. This design benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also affords greater control over depth of field for isolating subject matter and using selective focus techniques. The optical design employs two aspherical elements, which reduces distortion and spherical aberrations in order to achieve higher sharpness and accurate rendering. Three ED elements are also featured, which reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy. This ensures unmatched resolution and fresh, vibrant color.
- Prime normal-length lens is designed for APS-C-format FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 50mm equivalent focal length.
- Impressive f/1.4 maximum aperture suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also affords extensive control over depth of field.
- Two aspherical elements and three ED elements limit distortion and spherical aberration in order to realize greater sharpness and accurate rendering.
- Delivers vibrant, true-to-life colors with minimal optical aberrations and outstanding detail.
- Powerfully accurate linear autofocus motor ensures that images are always in focus. Also provides minimal focus breathing and precise manual focus down to a minimum focusing
- distance of 11.8".
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
- All metal lens barrel construction built to withstand dust, moisture, and temperatures as low as 14°F.
Exceptional image sharpness even at the maximum aperture
- The lens consists of 15 lens elements, including two aspherical elements and three ED elements, in 20 groups to effectively minimise chromatic and spherical aberration, delivering edge-to-edge sharpness even when wide open. The focusing group in the missile includes two ED elements and one aspherical element to reduce fluctuation of aberration caused by the movement of focusing elements, securing superior image quality across the focusing range.
- Boasting the maximum aperture of F1.4, the lens allows users to produce high-quality pictures with minimal camera shake and digital noise even in low light conditions such as poorly lit interiors and nightscapes. At F1.4, the lens provides a shallow depth-of-field to render background out-of-focus for creamy bokeh, adding a clear contrast and three-dimensional definition to the sharply-focused main subject matter. Chromatic aberration is also well-controlled to capture small light sources as round points, avoiding colour casts in the background bokeh. The use of nine aperture blades ensures a nearly round shape bokeh even around the maximum aperture.
Standard focal length and broad shooting range
- The XF33F1.4 offers the most popular and standard focal length of 33mm (equivalent to 50mm in the 35mm film format). The focal length provides the angle of view closest to that of the human eye, creating a natural-looking perspective. It covers a wide range of shooting situations from portraiture to creating a natural-looking perspective. It covers a wide range of shooting situations from portraiture to snap shop and landscape photography, presenting them in versatile styles with the use of correct shooting techniques. The broad shooting range is also complemented by its advanced close-up capability with the minimal working distance of just 30cm and the maximum magnification of 0.15x.
Silent, fast and highly-accurate AF
- The XF33F1.4's AF system is driven with a linear motor thanks to its lightweight design attributable to the use of smaller focusing elements, resulting in silent, fast and highly-accurate autofocus. AF is achieved by the Inner Focus system, that keeps the range of movements for the focusing lens group small while precisely controlling the amount of required within the range. Focus is attained in as fast as 0.04 seconds, usuring that users do not miss a decisive photo opportunity. (compliant with the CIPA guidelines, when mounted on the mirrorless digital camera "Fujifilm X-T4" with phase detection AF activated and the High Performance Mode turned ON.
- The Use of the linear motor for fast and precise autofocus means the focus can be maintained accurately even in the AF-C mode, mainly used for video recording. In addition, the lens is optically designed to minimize changes in the angle of view, caused by focus breathing, making it an ideal choice for full-fledged video production
Advanced mobility based on compact, lightweight and durable construction
- The XF33F1.4 is compact and lightweight, weighing approximately 360g and measuring 73.5mm long with the filer thread size of 58mm. The external diameter of the focusing lens group is kept small to accommodate a linear motor in the space created to achieve a slimline and stylish design.
- The lens battel is weather-sealed at 11 locations so that it is dust and weather resistant and can be used in temperatures as low as -10C, accommodating snapshots in rain or astrophotography during cold winter nights for reliable performance in all shooting conditions.
- The focus ring has improved control resolution, ideal for manual focusing at a shallow depth of field. The gear pitch inside the focus ring is carefully designed for advanced movement detection, enabling linear focusing that responds precisely to the subtlest of fingertip movement.
- The A (auto) Position Lock offers reliable operation, locking the aperture ring in place to avoid any unintentional adjustment during shooting.
- The shape of knurling on the focus ring is carefully designed to make it easy to remove dirt stuck in grooves.
Optional accessories
- Lens hood "LH-XF23 II" designed for the XF33F1.4 R LM WR and XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR
- Rectangular shaped lens hood to reduce flare and ghosting.
