XF16mmF1.4 R WR is a professional wide-angle prime lens that will redefine your expectations of what a lens in this class can do. With its bright maximum aperture of F1.4 and the ability to focus as close as 5.9in (15cm), photographers can combine beautiful bokeh with a uniquely wider perspective, or stop down to create sweeping scenic landscapes with stunning depth of field and detail.
With its 83.2o angle of view slightly wider than what the human eye can see, XF16mmF1.4 lets visual storytellers record every detail in expansive scenes, intricately decorated interiors, or bustling city streets. Its ultra-wide view also lends a more dramatic point of view, letting you get up close to create pictures bursting with impact
Achieving superb sharpness even when used at its widest aperture of F1.4, XF16mmF1.4 will add striking clarity to your images. Its Nano-GI (Gradient Index) coating technology reduces unwanted ghosting and flare and minimizes distortions, so colors and details are faithfully reproduced.
With a minimum focusing distance of 5.9in (15cm), there’s immense potential to add a more dynamic look to your images through simply moving your camera closer and further away from your subject. This lets you take full control over the foregrounds and backgrounds within a frame, resulting in pictures with incredible detail that are rich in depth.
Using a powerful DC coreless motor, the internal focus element within XF16mmF1.4 moves quickly and accurately, so it’s an active partner in your creative process.
There’s also a high-speed clutch, along with engraved depth-of-field markings, that allow you to instantly switch to manual focus and ensure absolute precision, minimizing worry about missing a decisive moment.
Whether it’s a city downpour that leaves commuters running for cover, the freezing chill of an arctic wind, or the dusty trails of a desert canyon, challenging conditions aren’t there to be avoided – they present huge opportunities for creative photographers. A weather-resistant lens and camera are vital in giving you the freedom to document a scene without concern for your equipment, and XF16mmF1.4’s weather-resistant design helps to continue creating in even the harshest conditions.