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title = 'Fujinon XF18mm F1.4 R LM WR Review'
categories = ["gears"]
tags = ["fujifilm"]
date = 2023-10-25T09:34:23+08:00
cover = 'https://static.fatesinger.com/2023/09/e6zsd2fgagf698b4.jpg'
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![富士 XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR](//static.fatesinger.com/2023/09/e6zsd2fgagf698b4.jpg)

Actually, I received this lens before the XF56 Mark II, but I didn’t use it much and didn’t take many sample photos. I always felt that this lens had greater potential, so I took it out last weekend and took some shots. However, I realized that it was just the same as before, and I ended up with only a few photos for this article.

I may have different preferences compared to some Fuji users when it comes to lenses. Here are a few requirements I have:

-   It must have an aperture ring.
-   The lens body must be made of metal.
-   I prefer a large aperture with image stabilization, so it should have decent low-light capabilities.
-   The acceptable weight should be around one pound.
-   I don’t have high demands for focusing speed and image quality. As long as it is good enough to share on my blog, it’s sufficient.

I’m not a gearhead, so I won’t go into analyzing the technical specifications. This lens is said to have the best image quality among the f/1.4 lineup and is also the most expensive. It is made in Japan and has a great build quality.

![](//static.fatesinger.com/2023/09/hey0l89rxxisj40g.jpg)

This lens comes with a metal square lens hood, but it’s a bit expensive at over $400, so I haven’t purchased it yet. Despite being a wide-angle lens, it still has good bokeh capabilities due to its large aperture.

## Pros

-   Solid metal construction with excellent build quality.
-   Large aperture for outstanding image quality.

## Cons

-   The included plastic lens hood is unattractive, and the metal square lens hood is expensive.
-   The 18mm focal length may not be wide enough for some users.
-   The aperture ring may feel a bit loose.

## Sample photos

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![This handheld shot is already full of noise.](//static.fatesinger.com/2023/09/2e2x0glommu7gp38.jpg)

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## Conclusion

For now, it’s working pretty well.