This is a highly priced lens that I reckon is not going to get much cheaper to purchase as the months and years go by. The reason for this is that it's absolutely superb in build and optical performance and is a joy to use. I've yet to read a single unflattering review written about it.

Currently (October 2013) the Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R is a lens with the widest angle of view in the whole Fujifilm line-up, giving a field of view on a level of 90 degrees. Although the X system is relatively young our choice of lenses is quite rich, mainly because of the support from devices...

Fuji has always made stunningly good lenses. I have several large format Fuji lenses that just wipe the floor with any lens except those that are 4x the price (and beats a few of those too.) This lens, and pretty much the whole Fujifilm XF line, continue the tradition.

crisp sharpness; contrasty; flare resistant; light

not as wide as I'd like; bigger than you might expect

Wide-angle shooters should take a close look at the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14mm F2.8 R. This lens is quite good, but it is priced accordingly. The 21mm-equivalent prime lens is one that isn't available in competing mirrorless systems-Sony, Samsung, and Micro Four Thirds shooters all have access to...

Very sharp; Minimal distortion; Manual focus clutch; 7.1-inch close focus; Compact

Lacks optical stabilization; Aperture ring too easily turned; Pricey

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14mm F2.8 R ($899.99 list)($899.00 at Amazon) is a wide-angle prime lens for use with Fujifilm mirrorless cameras. It covers an APS-C image circle, which gives it a 21mm field of view in full-frame terms. That's a very wide angle, one that requires a trained eye to use effectively, and shooters who are lucky enough to be able to see in such a wide angle will be happy to know that it's impressively sharp from edge to edge, even at f/2.8. It covers a slightly wider angle than the Fujinon XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS($399.95 at Amazon) zoom, but it doesn't feature built-in stabilization like the zoom. For still shooters, stabilization isn't a major concern for a 21mm-equivalent lens. But if you're a frequent videographer you may prefer a stabilized lens, even one this wide. That would likely add to the size (and cost) of the lens. It's by no means a pancake, but its 2.6 by 2.3-inch (HD) size is quite small, especially compared with an SLR lens like the Pentax SMC ...

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14mm F2.8 R is an impressively compact f/2.8 wide-angle lens with sharp optics.

Very sharp; Minimal distortion; Manual focus clutch; 7.1-inch close focus; Compact

Lacks optical stabilization; Aperture ring too easily turned; Pricey

I use this lens (in conjunction with a 35mm prime and a 55-200mm telephoto) on a Fuji X-T1 and it's fabulous. The only other equipment I need to carry is a set of ND filters and a tripod. I moved to the Fuji system from a Pentax medium format film system.

Durable; Great Picture Quality; Lightweight; Simple Controls

For those of you trying to decide between the 14mm f/2.8 and the new 16mm f/1.4 I say this: When I reach for an Ultra-Wide, I'm not going for super buttery background blur. I'm also not particularly interested in shooting Ultra-Wide portraits.

The other two reviews seem a bit too enthusiastic, and based on my experience this is nowhere near a 5-star lens. To document just how flawed it is, I'll attach two photos. One is at f/2.8, the other at f/5.6.

The Fujinon XF 14mm f/2.8 R is a highly attractive ultra-wide lens with few shortcomings. The most important factor for an ultra-wide lens is certainly image sharpness and the Fujinon delivers here. It is bitingly sharp in the image center and good to very good in the outer image region.

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