When it comes to handling, it's pertinent to first say that the XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR is VERY small and compact, weighing just 195g and measuring shy of 70mm in length. (Image credit: Lauren Scott) Fujifilm XF30mm build & handling Unlike a lot of the best macro lenses, the lens doesn't offer any built-in image stabilization to help compensate for handheld camera shake, but given its shorter focal length (and reasonable) this is neither surprising or too problematic. While we haven't timed this ourselves, we can certainly vouch for autofocus being snappy during the hands-on launch, even at the widest aperture. When you're shooting skittish macro subjects you do want the focus to be near silent (plenty of high-end macro lenses will 'hunt' noisily) so it's a pleasure to hear (or not hear) the lens in operation when you're working at the closest focus distance.įujifilm says that accurate focus is as fast as 0.02 seconds thanks to the Inner Focus system. The XF30mmF2.8 R LM WR Macro lens uses an inner focus mechanism driven by a linear motor, and we found the operation to be very quiet and smooth – even at very close-up distances.

An EBC coating has also been applied to the front of the lens to minimize flare and ghosting effects. Indeed, we noticed very little aberration in our limited hands-on time, but more thorough lab tests are still to come. This design should reduce chromatic aberration, spherical aberration and field curvature for high-quality images. The lens is constructed from 11 elements in nine groups including three aspherical elements and two ED elements.

The focal length (which equates to 46mm in full-frame terms) is not quite long enough for photographing skittish dragonflies or butterflies, but it's plenty enough for portraits of plants and flowers and general product photography.įujifilm adds that 'users can enjoy tabletop photography of going up close and personal to a subject in front of them in limited space, as well as a wide range of categories including portraiture and snapshots that take advantage of natural perspectives.'įeature-wise, there are no major bells and whistles, but everything works as it should.

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