Fujifilm's compact weather-resistant 35mm equiv prime — f/2 with fast AF in a tiny WR package.
The Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR was released in 2016 as the compact weather-resistant 35mm equivalent prime for Fujifilm X-mount APS-C. Ten elements in 6 groups with 2 aspherical elements. Nine rounded aperture blades. 43mm filter thread. At approximately 180g. 0.22m MFD.
The optical design uses 10 elements in 6 groups (2 aspherical elements). Nine rounded aperture blades. The 43mm filter thread is compact. At approximately 180g the lens is very lightweight. Minimum focus distance of 0.22m. Weather resistant sealing. f/2 maximum aperture. APS-C image circle (35mm equivalent).
The XF 23mm f/2 R WR provides the 35mm equivalent perspective with compact dimensions and weather sealing: the WR designation makes it the weather-resistant option for Fujifilm's 23mm line (alongside the XF 23mm f/1.4 R and the XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR). The compact 180g / 43mm profile pairs with X-T/X-S/X-Pro bodies as a minimal-size normal prime.
On the used market the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR is affordable as a compact weather-resistant Fujifilm X prime. Condition checks: AF response, weather sealing, 43mm front element for marks. Compatible with all Fujifilm X-mount APS-C bodies.