Key Features of the XF23mmF2 R WR Wide-Angle Lens:

1. 23mm Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)

• Classic Wide-Angle Field of View: The 23mm focal length provides a 35mm equivalent field of view, making it a versatile choice for general photography, street photography, and landscapes. It’s a classic “normal” lens, offering a perspective that closely resembles the human eye’s field of view.
• Wide-Angle Convenience: While it’s wide enough for landscapes, environmental portraits, and street photography, it’s also compact enough for everyday carry and travel.

2. Fast f/2 Maximum Aperture

• Low-Light Performance: The f/2 aperture allows more light to enter the lens, making it an excellent option for low-light conditions, such as indoor photography, evening or night street shots, and even portraits with a pleasing background blur (bokeh).
• Shallow Depth of Field: The f/2 aperture provides a shallow depth of field for beautiful subject isolation, allowing you to create artistic bokeh effects while keeping the subject in sharp focus.
• Fast Focus: The wide aperture also contributes to faster autofocus, helping to capture moments quickly and accurately.

3. Compact and Lightweight Design

• Portable and Easy to Carry: Weighing just 180g (6.3 oz) and measuring only 6.4 cm (2.5 inches) in length, this lens is small, lightweight, and easily portable. This makes it ideal for photographers on the go, travel photographers, or anyone who prefers a compact, unobtrusive setup.
• Street Photography Friendly: Its small size and minimal weight make it perfect for candid or street photography, where discretion and mobility are often key.

4. Weather-Resistant (WR) Construction

• Dust, Splash, and Freeze-Resistant: The weather-resistant (WR) build ensures that the lens is protected against the elements. It’s designed to be resistant to dust, moisture, and freezing temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F), making it ideal for shooting in harsh outdoor conditions, whether it’s light rain, snow, or dusty environments.
• Durable Build: The lens is constructed from high-quality materials to withstand the rigors of outdoor use, offering reliable performance in tough conditions.

5. Advanced Optical Design

• Aspherical and ED Glass Elements: The lens uses aspherical elements and Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass, which help reduce distortions like chromatic aberration and ensure sharp, high-contrast images throughout the frame.
• Sharpness and Clarity: The combination of these optical elements results in images that are sharp, clear, and free from optical flaws, even at wide apertures.
• Nanocoating: A special Nano GI coating minimizes flare and ghosting, improving contrast and color accuracy when shooting in challenging lighting conditions, such as backlit scenes or against bright light sources.

6. Fast and Quiet Autofocus (AF)

• Stepper Motor (STM): The lens features a stepper motor (STM) for quick, smooth, and silent autofocus. This makes it ideal for both stills and video work, as the autofocus noise is almost nonexistent.
• Accurate Focus: The lens delivers precise autofocus, which is perfect for capturing fast-moving subjects, street scenes, or spontaneous moments.

7. Manual Focus Ring with Focus Clutch Mechanism

• Manual Focus Control: The focus ring is equipped with a focus clutch mechanism, allowing you to easily switch between autofocus (AF) and manual focus (MF) by pulling or pushing the ring. This gives photographers quick and intuitive control over focus, providing flexibility for more precise adjustments when needed.
• Smooth Manual Focus: The manual focus operation is smooth, providing tactile feedback for fine-tuned control over focus, particularly useful for detailed or macro-style photography.

8. Minimal Focusing Distance

• Close Focusing: The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.34m (1.12 feet), allowing you to get closer to your subjects and capture detailed wide-angle shots with sharp focus.
• Ideal for Close-Ups: The short focusing distance makes it useful for both general and close-up photography, allowing you to fill the frame with small objects or details.