Fujifilm's Fujinon-W 35mm f/1.9 EBC — a fast, well-coated Japanese M42 wide-angle prime.
The Fujinon-W 35mm f/1.9 EBC is a Japanese fast wide-angle prime made in M42 mount by Fuji Photo Film. The W denotes wide-angle and the EBC designation marks Fuji's respected Electron Beam Coating, making this the fast 35mm of the Fujinon screw-mount range.
This is a manual-focus M42 screw-mount lens with a 35mm focal length and a bright f/1.9 maximum aperture, carrying Fuji's EBC multi-coating. Focus and aperture are set by hand on the barrel, with an automatic diaphragm. It is an all-metal wide-angle. Detailed element figures are not asserted here beyond the verified focal length and aperture.
A fast 35mm suits street, travel, landscape and general work, and the f/1.9 aperture gives low-light capability and some subject separation. Fuji's EBC coating gives strong contrast and flare resistance, and the lens is well regarded for sharpness and clean rendering, making it a capable and characterful vintage wide.
Used copies are sought after for the fast aperture and EBC coating and priced accordingly. Inspect for haze, fungus and cleaning marks, confirm the aperture blades are clean and oil-free, and check the aperture-ring and focus feel. Verify the M42 mount before purchase. An M42 adapter makes it a fast, well-coated wide on mirrorless.