XF90mmF2 WR
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Here are some XF90mm reviews… and yes… this is indeed Fuji’s best lens so far. No matter who reviews it, everybody Highly Recommends it!
1) Fujifilm 90mm review at phoblographer:
“When it comes to pure image quality, it’s tough to beat a Fujifilm X-Trans Sensor and the company’s lenses. But the 90mm f2 is something that many have been dreaming of for a while. Of all the portrait lenses that we’ve tested for the system, it’s by far the best. Yes, there is an f1.2 lens out there, but it can’t compare to the pure image quality that the 90mm f2 renders in the best of situations. You’ll fall in love all over again with the bokeh, sharpness and consistent performance that gives you very little reason to do any sort of editing to the images right out of the camera.”
2) Review at findingrange:… here are some PROs and CONs
Fuji XF 90mm F2 LM WR Lens Pros:
- Autofocus is reliable, fast and quiet.
- Optically near perfect.
- Superb image quality: simply some of the best I’ve seen from Fuji.
- One of the sharpest lenses from Fuji.
- Bokeh is some of the best I’ve seen.
- At the list price, this lens is a steal – this is one of the best lenses that I’ve used so far.
Fuji XF 90mm F2 LM WR Lens Cons:
- One of the largest primes in the Fuji X Series system.
- Slight “clunk” noise when there’s no power to the XF 90mm.
- No OIS.
3) Review at kenrockwell:
“The Fuji XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR is optically perfect. As shot on Fuji’s cameras which compensate for everything, it’s as perfect as I can measure. It’s ultrasharp and has no falloff or distortion at any setting, and is also made extremely well.”
4) French review at focus-numerique (translation).
8 Responses
On the “Pros” and “Cons”, I would say that I agree with them all. With that said the first two cons should very much be considered. No question that the new 90mm f/2.0 is a wonderful lens. But size and that noise are difficult to overcome. Quite simply I find it very hard to use this lens as a carry around lens. As I am always worried about the weigth and stress placed on the camera mount.
My conclusion is that the 90mm is a fantastic lens for studio or even event photography, but not for walking around with.
Just support the lens while you shoot with it, and carry the camera by the lens while walking around with it, just like you would when using a bigger lens on any other camera system.
That’s just silly. It’s lighter than the 16-55 and 50-140, no way it’s going to damage the mount. Compared to dslr lenses it’s tiny.
It is the same sort of lens as a dSLR lens. It is no larger than its equivalent. A 90/2 APS-C dSLR lens will be the same size. A 135/2,8 FF lens will be the same size.
I think when using heavy lens, it’s a good idea to use your left hand to support the lens from beneath. If your lens is too heavy, it’s better to take it off during transport. But just for carrying around, you don’t need to worry too much.
Well it’s 200 grams lighter the the nikon 17-55 dx 2.8, also its shorter than that lens so I wouldnt worry as the lensmount is of the same quality. People run around with that nikon as and do anything with it, so would you have to do with the 90mm. But i have a x-t1, which to me is like a dslr only a bit lighter and more slim.on a xe2 or so maybe its less confinient
55-200 is bigger and heavier lens, but it sits on my X-E1 without a problem. I saw a guy with X-E2&90/2 in the park, I asked him to make few shots, the balance between body and lens was surprisingly good. I can’t comment about the noise.
Thanks for all of your advice and comments. However in the past I have carried heavier lenses on my Nikons i.e. 80-200 f/2.8 zooms 300mm f/4, etc. They were all on bigger bodies and they did not make the “clunking” noise as described by finding range. The noise is ever present and for me disturbing. But like I siad all of the pros listed are true.