Fujifilm XF10-24mm F4 R OIS WR review: the weather-resistant wide zoom for X

Fujifilm's updated wide zoom for X mount, from 2020. Launched at $999.95 (US). Who it suits: landscape and travel photographers on Fujifilm X.

HIGHLIGHTS

Why it exists. Fujifilm introduced it as "the 36th interchangeable lens designed for Fujifilm's X Series digital camera system, which is also an update to the FUJINON XF10-24mmF4 R OIS Lens" (Fujifilm release).

The update adds weather resistance and a marked aperture ring, while keeping OIS stabilization and a 72mm filter thread.

Who should buy it? Fujifilm X landscape and travel shooters who want a light, sealed wide zoom.

The story

Fujifilm announced the lens on October 15, 2020, at $999.95 in the US (Fujifilm).

It uses 14 elements in 10 groups, with four aspherical and four ED elements, and a 7-blade aperture. Specs below are from Fujifilm's spec page.

Specifications

Key specs for the Fujifilm XF10-24mm F4 R OIS WR, from Fujifilm. Source for each row in brackets.

Format / rangeFujifilm X, 10–24mm, f/4 [Fujifilm]
Optics14 elements in 10 groups; 4 aspherical, 4 ED [Fujifilm]
Aperture7 blades; minimum f/22; aperture ring [Fujifilm]
StabilizationOIS [Fujifilm]
Close focus24 cm; 0.16x [Fujifilm]
Filters72mm [Fujifilm]
BuildWeather resistant (WR) [Fujifilm]
Size / weightø77.6 × 87 mm; 385 g [Fujifilm]
Announced / priceOctober 15, 2020; $999.95 (US) [Fujifilm]

Sample photos

We could not find enough openly licensed sample photos taken with this lens to build our own gallery. To see what it can do, browse the DPReview sample gallery for the Fujifilm XF10-24mm F4 R OIS WR.

Fujifilm: Launched at $999.95 in 2020 (US).

Verdict

Who it's for: Fujifilm X landscape, travel and interior photographers who want a light, weather-resistant wide zoom.

Comparing wide zooms? See our Lenses by purpose guide.

Strengths

  • 385 g
  • Weather resistant
  • OIS stabilization
  • Aperture ring

Trade-offs

  • f/4
  • 7-blade aperture
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Further discussion

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