“Lightweight, compact, powerful.” Fujifilm’s new 400mm f/4.5 takes on sports and wildlife as a brighter, lighter alternative to zooms for X-Mount cameras
The new Fujifilm XF 400mm f/4.5 f/4.5 R LM OIS WR finally gives Fujifilm photographers a native prime telephoto between the 200mm and 500mm lenses
Fujifilm has introduced a new telephoto lens for X-Mount cameras, the XF400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR. This latest offering joins the company's existing 200mm and 500mm prime lenses, filling a gap in the lineup with a more compact and lightweight design. The new lens boasts a brighter aperture, making it ideal for sports and wildlife photography where speed and performance are crucial.
At 1245g / 2.74lbs, the XF400mm is also seven percent lighter than the XF500mm and nearly ten percent lighter than Fujifilm's XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR. The lens is designed with 21 elements in 14 groups, and its weight distribution towards the mount ensures a better balance with the camera body. With linear autofocus, quick performance, and a 0.16x magnification at minimum focus distance, the XF400mm promises to deliver sharp and high-quality images.
The lens also features weather-sealing and an Arca-Swiss compatible tripod foot. Its controls include stabilization, focus limiter, focus control, and preset AF controls. Fujifilm's vice president and general manager, Victor Ha, highlighted that the XF400mm allows photographers to stay mobile and react to their subjects without compromising on image quality.
The lens is expected to be available in mid-September at a price of $3,199 / £2,400 / CA$3,899, which converts to approximately AU$4,439.
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