Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro 30mm
Delivering true 1:1 magnification in a compact 195g body, this lens stands out with its 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements for sharp, corrected images. Its weather-sealed design and fast, quiet linear motor autofocus make it a durable, versatile normal-length prime for both close-up and general shooting. This lens is best for APS-C shooters needing a lightweight macro for detailed nature and product work without sacrificing everyday usability.
Focal length 30mm
Aperture f/30
Mount Fujifilm X
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 195 g
af type Linear motor
lens type macro
60 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong macro (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong optical (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average aperture (7th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 30 |
| Focal Length Max | 30 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/30 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 43 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 100 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro 30mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 30mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/30 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 195 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | Linear motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm XF 30mm f/2.8 R LM WR Macro 30mm | 98.1 | 8.9 | 93.8 | 93.3 | 72.4 | 7 | 63.3 | 33.3 | 61 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 63.3 | 89.3 | 85.1 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.6 | 90.8 | 67.3 | 68.8 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 75.5 | 68 | 62.7 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 67.8 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.4 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.1 | 63.3 | 92.4 | 55.7 | 93.4 |
Usage Scores
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