The Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR is a weather-resistant tank of a lens.
This fast wide-angle lens is commonly used in:
- Landscape photography
- Cityscapes
- Macro Photography
- Long Exposure
I personally bought this lens because I was curious to see how my street photography would like, with a wide-angle lens. I know it’s not what it’s built for, but for that exact reason, I thought it could be interesting
All photos in this post are shot with the 16mm 1.4 lens from Fujifilm.
Make sure to check out these crazy positive reviews of the 16mm 1.4
The Fuji 16mm 1.4 review
The 16mm lens is a 24mm equivalent, and it’s not Fuji’s only wide-angle lens, but I do think it’s their best. It’s a prime lens, it’s weather-sealed and it has an aperture of 1.4.
Why pick up with Fuji 16mm 1.4?
- Macro Photography
- Landscape Photography
- Long Exposure Photography
- Nature Photography
- Creative low-angle photography
- Wide-angle photography
(Check the price for the 16mm 1.4 on Amazon)
This lens can focus up really close at 15cm, which means you can do some really creative macro and close up photography.
The 16mm 1.4 Vs. 16mm 2.8
When I choose my wide-angle lens, and when I choose any Fuji lens, I always go for prime lenses and as fast of an aperture as possible. I did that when I bought the Fuji 56mm 1.2 and the 35mm 1.4 as well.
Of course, you pay for the 1.4 aperture, but it’s crucial to me I like to do street photography at night and taking pictures in the rain and that’s why I picked the 1.4 over the Fuji XF16mmF1.4 R WR.
Video: How to use the 16mm 1.4 lens for street photography
I can’t tell if this lens is the right one for you, but I can tell from my personal experience, it’s a really interesting lens if you do macro, close-up, nature or landscape photography.
If you’re more into street photography or portrait photography, make sure to read my reviews about the 56mm 1.2 portrait lens and my favorite Fuji lens for street photography.