I photographed eagles, falcons and owls with the new Fujifilm 400mm telephoto lens — and Fuji should take my money already
I spent a day using the new Fujinon XF 400mm F4.5 R LM OIS WR to photograph birds of prey in flight, and it's a mighty impressive (but lightweight) lens.
I had the opportunity to photograph birds of prey, including falcons, eagles, and owls, using Fujifilm's new Fujinon XF 400mm F4.5 R LM OIS WR telephoto lens. The event was held shortly after Fujifilm's announcement of the weather-sealed lens designed for wildlife, birding, and sports photography. Despite the rainy weather, I found the lens to be lightweight, comfortable to use, and fully protected against dust, rain, and cold temperatures.
The XF 400mm F4.5 R LM OIS WR boasts a 400mm focal length, equivalent to 609mm on a full-frame sensor, and a maximum aperture of f/4.5, delivering the highest optical performance in the XF lens lineup. It features up to 5.5 stops of optical image stabilization and a price point of $3,200 / £2,499, which is quite reasonable compared to other lenses in its category.
I particularly appreciated the focus preset feature, which allows photographers to set a specific focus distance and return to it quickly, making it ideal for wildlife and sports photography.
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