The 2011 release of the X-Pro1 marked the birth of a new lens system—in prior years, Fuji SLRs had used Nikon lenses. Launching with just three primes, the system has matured to the point where there are nearly two dozen lenses available from Fujifilm alone.
APS-C Sensor Format
All Fuji mirrorless cameras use the APS-C sensor size. It's the same size you'll find in consumer SLRs, but smaller than 35mm film and full-frame mirrorless offerings from Sony and Leica. As such, you'll want to multiply the focal length of a lens by 1.5 to get a feel for its field of view if your brain thinks about optics in full-frame terms. If you're used to shooting with APS-C lenses, that's not necessary.
Fuji's native lenses range in coverage from 10mm all the way to 400mm. That range is equivalent to 15mm through 600mm in 135 format—basically, an ultra-wide angle through an extreme telephoto. You can stick to lenses from Fujifilm, but there's also third-party support from Zeiss (in its Touit line) and, if you don't mind manual focus, from Lensbaby and Samyang.
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Cameras tend to be a little pricier than competing mirrorless models from Olympus, Panasonic, and Sony—even the entry-level X-A2 is priced above $500 with a bundled lens. But they're also pretty solid performers in tests, and Fujifiilm has continued to provide firmware updates for older models. It's also the only autofocusing mirrorless system that offers models with an optical viewfinder—in the form of the X-Pro1 and its successor, the X-Pro2.
Non-Native Lenses
Like other mirrorless systems, you can use manual focus SLR and rangefinder lenses via a simple mechanical adapter—Fuji even makes its own adapter for Leica lenses. The APS-C sensor size means that the lenses won't be quite as wide as you remember them being on film bodies, but the ability to use vintage glass expands the creative possibilities of the system.
If you're interested in investing in the Fujifilm X system, or if you've already bought in and are shopping for a lens, be sure to peruse our favorites among the lenses that we've reviewed. We haven't managed to test every single one—we're working with Fujifilm to catch up—but we've looked at enough at this point to make some recommendations.
If you're in the market for a new mirrorless body, you can check out the Best Mirrorless Cameras we've tested. And all of the cameras and lenses we've reviewed can be found in our Digital Cameras Product Guide.
Featured in This Roundup
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm F2 R WR
$449.00
%displayPrice% at %seller% The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm F2 R WR is an extremely crisp, compact lens for X mirrorless cameras. It's a fine choice for any photographer looking for a weather-sealed wide-angle prime. Read the full review ››-
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35mm F2 R WR
$399.95
%displayPrice% at %seller% The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35mm F2 R WR is compact, sharp, and sealed against dust and moisture. It's a terrific lens for the price. Read the full review ›› -
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR
$1599.95
%displayPrice% at %seller% The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR is a pro-grade telezoom lens for mirrorless cameras with excellent optics and a tough, weather-resistant build. Read the full review ›› -
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
$949.95
%displayPrice% at %seller% The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90mm F2 R LM WR is a short telephoto prime lens that delivers excellent image quality and has no significant weaknesses. Read the full review ›› -
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
$1899.00
%displayPrice% at %seller% The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a standout telephoto lens, but one that won't balance well on smaller cameras. Read the full review ›› -
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
$1199.95
%displayPrice% at %seller% Fujifilm's XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens is sharp from edge to edge, and is fully weather sealed, but it lacks image stabilization. Read the full review ›› -
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
$699.95
%displayPrice% at %seller% There's not much bad to say about the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS—it's one of the best 55-200mm lenses we've seen, but it is on the pricey side. Read the full review ›› -
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS
$699.95
%displayPrice% at %seller% The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is a standard zoom lens with a faster-than-average aperture range. It's extremely sharp, but it doesn't come cheap. Read the full review ›› -
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R
$999.95
%displayPrice% at %seller% The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2 R has more light-gathering capability than any lens in the Fuji mirrorless system, and captures images with crisp details. Read the full review ›› -
Zeiss Touit 2.8/50M
$999.00
%displayPrice% at %seller% The Zeiss Touit 2.8/50M lens produces fantastic macro images, but the lack of a focus limiter switch can slow down its autofocus speed. Read the full review ››
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