The Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR is one of Fujifilm’s newest compact primes — a modern pancake lens designed for photographers who want portability without giving up optical performance. Offering a 23mm focal length (35mm equivalent), it delivers a natural, documentary-style field of view that suits street photography, travel, lifestyle work, food, environmental portraits and everyday use.
Despite its incredibly slim form factor — just 23mm long and weighing only 90 grams — this lens is built with serious glass. The optical construction consists of 8 elements in 6 groups, including two aspherical elements to control distortion and maintain edge-to-edge sharpness. The result is clean, crisp images with strong contrast and Fujifilm’s trademark colour rendering.
The lens opens to f/2.8, making it versatile enough for indoor shooting, evening scenes, and low-light environments while still keeping depth of field manageable. It’s ideal for photographers who prefer more of the scene in focus — common for travel, street and environmental storytelling.
Autofocus is handled by an internal focusing system that’s fast, accurate and whisper-quiet, making it suitable for stills and video alike. The lens can also focus as close as 20cm, making it handy for food photography, product shots, and detail-oriented scenes. Close-ups feel natural rather than distorted, which suits the 35mm-equivalent field of view perfectly.
Weather-resistant sealing adds another layer of usability. Dust, moisture and light rain won’t stop you from shooting — perfect for outdoor adventures, travel or street photography where conditions aren’t always predictable. The metal aperture ring provides tactile, click-stopped control and fits naturally into the shooting experience Fujifilm users enjoy.
Compact, sharp, quiet and reliable, the XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR is an ideal everyday carry lens. Whether paired with a lightweight travel body or a flagship X-Series camera, it delivers clarity and character in a form that never gets in the way.
