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The high speed of the XF23mm F1.4 R LM WR provides additional flexibility in difficult lighting conditions, and also enables shots with exceptionally beautiful bokeh.
With the aperture fully open, the main subject is sharply reproduced against a background resolved in attractive blur, with the nine aperture blades providing the characteristic round blur points from F1.4. The harmonious sharpness-blur effect creates a very three-dimensional image effect.
The universal wide-angle focal length of 23 mm (equivalent to 35 mm KB) is suitable for a wide range of shooting situations, from reportage to landscape and portrait photography. Regardless of the subject, the lightning-fast, pinpoint autofocus quickly focuses on the subject at all times in up to 0.04 seconds*.
Despite its sophisticated features, the fast XF23mm F1.4 R LM WR is easy and comfortable to handle. It weighs only about 375 grams and is 77.8 mm long with a filter diameter of 58 mm. A robust body and splash- and dust-proof construction complete the lens.
High resolution from aperture F1.4
The optical construction of the XF23mm F1.4 R LM WR includes 15 elements in ten groups. Two aspherical lenses and three ED lenses effectively minimize chromatic and spherical aberrations. Even at open aperture F1.4, a consistently high resolving power is achieved across the entire image area, regardless of the shooting distance. This is due to an aspherical lens and another optical element, which together ensure consistently high imaging performance from the shortest focusing distance to "infinity" (∞).
High speed and attractive bokeh
The large aperture of F1.4 allows sharp and noise-free images even in low-light conditions, such as indoors or after dark. Even at F1.4, the Lens offers a precise depth of field as well as a velvety bokeh effect free of color casts. An almost three-dimensional image effect is created. The details of the main subject contrast attractively with the background, which is resolved in a soft blur. Nine aperture blades provide nearly circular blur points even at the widest possible aperture.
Popular wide-angle focal length with a wide range of uses
The XF23mm F1.4 R LM WR offers a popular and universal focal length of 35mm (KB equivalent). The shortest focusing distance is 19 cm, with a maximum magnification of 0.2. Compared to its predecessor, this makes the Lens even more suitable for close-ups with increased depth of field: while the main subject can be seen up close in the foreground, a larger image detail is captured in the background. In practice, this results in more creative scope, as the spatial relationship between objects in the foreground and background can be more strongly influenced by a wider range of possible perspectives.
Fast, precise and silent autofocus
The new wide-angle Lens features internal focusing, in which the lightweight focus group is precisely and silently moved into the desired position by a linear motor. The autofocus quickly focuses on the subject in up to 0.04 seconds*, so the exposure is always made at the decisive moment. When shooting moving subjects in AF-C mode, the focus literally sticks to the main subject. This guarantees sharp images even in dynamic situations.
A typical problem with conventional photo lenses is that there are small changes in the image detail when focusing, which can be annoying when recording video. This is not the case with the XF23mm F1.4: regardless of the shooting distance, the imaging performance of the Lens remains constantly high from the shortest setting distance to "infinity" (∞). At 0.011%, focus breathing is so low that the Lens is also suitable for demanding moving image photography.
Focusing with a sure touch
The setting accuracy of the focus ring has been improved. This makes manual focusing at shallow depth of field easier. An optimized gear ratio ensures that the focus is set absolutely evenly, even with the least amount of force. The focus ring also features revised knurling, the grooves of which are now easier to clean.
Compact, lightweight, and weather-resistant body
Weighing just 375 grams, measuring just 77.8 mm in length, and with a filter size of 58 mm, the XF23mm F1.4 R LM WR is exceedingly handy. The slim design was achieved by a focus group with a small lens diameter and a space-saving arrangement of the AF linear motor.
The Lens is sealed against moisture and dust at nine points and can be used down to minus 10 degrees Celsius without restrictions. This means that photographs can be taken even in wind, rain and freezing cold.
The aperture ring can be secured using an automatic lock (A Position Lock) to prevent accidental adjustment of the shooting parameters.
The high speed of the XF23mm F1.4 R LM WR provides additional flexibility in difficult lighting conditions, and also enables shots with exceptionally beautiful bokeh.
With the aperture fully open, the main subject is sharply reproduced against a background resolved in attractive blur, with the nine aperture blades providing the characteristic round blur points from F1.4. The harmonious sharpness-blur effect creates a very three-dimensional image effect.
The universal wide-angle focal length of 23 mm (equivalent to 35 mm KB) is suitable for a wide range of shooting situations, from reportage to landscape and portrait photography. Regardless of the subject, the lightning-fast, pinpoint autofocus quickly focuses on the subject at all times in up to 0.04 seconds*.
Despite its sophisticated features, the fast XF23mm F1.4 R LM WR is easy and comfortable to handle. It weighs only about 375 grams and is 77.8 mm long with a filter diameter of 58 mm. A robust body and splash- and dust-proof construction complete the lens.
High resolution from aperture F1.4
The optical construction of the XF23mm F1.4 R LM WR includes 15 elements in ten groups. Two aspherical lenses and three ED lenses effectively minimize chromatic and spherical aberrations. Even at open aperture F1.4, a consistently high resolving power is achieved across the entire image area, regardless of the shooting distance. This is due to an aspherical lens and another optical element, which together ensure consistently high imaging performance from the shortest focusing distance to "infinity" (∞).
High speed and attractive bokeh
The large aperture of F1.4 allows sharp and noise-free images even in low-light conditions, such as indoors or after dark. Even at F1.4, the Lens offers a precise depth of field as well as a velvety bokeh effect free of color casts. An almost three-dimensional image effect is created. The details of the main subject contrast attractively with the background, which is resolved in a soft blur. Nine aperture blades provide nearly circular blur points even at the widest possible aperture.
Popular wide-angle focal length with a wide range of uses
The XF23mm F1.4 R LM WR offers a popular and universal focal length of 35mm (KB equivalent). The shortest focusing distance is 19 cm, with a maximum magnification of 0.2. Compared to its predecessor, this makes the Lens even more suitable for close-ups with increased depth of field: while the main subject can be seen up close in the foreground, a larger image detail is captured in the background. In practice, this results in more creative scope, as the spatial relationship between objects in the foreground and background can be more strongly influenced by a wider range of possible perspectives.
Fast, precise and silent autofocus
The new wide-angle Lens features internal focusing, in which the lightweight focus group is precisely and silently moved into the desired position by a linear motor. The autofocus quickly focuses on the subject in up to 0.04 seconds*, so the exposure is always made at the decisive moment. When shooting moving subjects in AF-C mode, the focus literally sticks to the main subject. This guarantees sharp images even in dynamic situations.
A typical problem with conventional photo lenses is that there are small changes in the image detail when focusing, which can be annoying when recording video. This is not the case with the XF23mm F1.4: regardless of the shooting distance, the imaging performance of the Lens remains constantly high from the shortest setting distance to "infinity" (∞). At 0.011%, focus breathing is so low that the Lens is also suitable for demanding moving image photography.
Focusing with a sure touch
The setting accuracy of the focus ring has been improved. This makes manual focusing at shallow depth of field easier. An optimized gear ratio ensures that the focus is set absolutely evenly, even with the least amount of force. The focus ring also features revised knurling, the grooves of which are now easier to clean.
Compact, lightweight, and weather-resistant body
Weighing just 375 grams, measuring just 77.8 mm in length, and with a filter size of 58 mm, the XF23mm F1.4 R LM WR is exceedingly handy. The slim design was achieved by a focus group with a small lens diameter and a space-saving arrangement of the AF linear motor.
The Lens is sealed against moisture and dust at nine points and can be used down to minus 10 degrees Celsius without restrictions. This means that photographs can be taken even in wind, rain and freezing cold.
The aperture ring can be secured using an automatic lock (A Position Lock) to prevent accidental adjustment of the shooting parameters.
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