Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If you are asking yourself "Which Fuji lens to buy?" You might want to check out this video if you are looking for a macro lens specifically.
This video is a review of the FUJINON XF 80mm F 2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro. It also talks abit about my relationship with the macro lens in general. I love it but never need it. When I do I need the best. DAMN!
The Fujinon 80mm macro is a Fuji X mount lens that offers 16 elements in 12 groups, in all, these elements there is 1 aspherical element, 3 ED elements, and one Super ED element. With the APS-C crop factor it is basically a 122mm full frame focal length equivalent. Its weight is 750g which is not surprising as it is a quality lens with image stabilization. Quality, and image stabilization mean weight. Plain and simple. It has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 an a filter size of 62mm.
Among the cool things on this camera are a floating focus system and a rear focus group. Length of the barrel is constant. All focusing is done in the lens.
This lens also features a OIS system to suppress shift shake. Fuji claims a full 5 stops of image stabilization. Other claims are quiet focusing via its linear motor. It is also water and dust resistant boasting 11 dust resistant seals. All these claims I can tell you are indeed true. In my experience, the lens was found to be quick and accurate at focusing was indeed silent. Stabilization is indeed impressive.
My experience with the Fujinon XF80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
Build quality and ergonomics of the 80mm is hard to beat. It features a fantastic aperture ring, huge quality rubber coated focusing ring and a fully metal lens mount system. It is indeed built like a tank. Fuji also took into consideration the workflow of macro photographers by paying close attention to the feel of the focusing ring on this camera. It is one of the best manual focus feels I have had on any Fuji lenses that I own so far. Overall focusing speed and capacity to respond to small focals is great. Although I did feel some focus hunting at times, it was mostly due to my not setting the lens distance switch on the side of the lens in the right spot.
How the Fujinon 80mm macro does with image quality
Images for both macro and portraits blew me away. Bokeh that you'd expect on a high quality macro lens is there. It is indeed softer and creamier than I have seen from any Canon offering I have used, bar none. Images are characteristic of the whole Fuji line. Sharp crisp images with fantastic color contrast and little to no distortion or softness around the edges.
This shot was taken at f/2.8 1/60th of a second and ISO 1000. OIS was used and indeed cancelled out any blur
Should you buy the Fujifilm 80mm f/ macro or not?
My general conclusion with this lens is that its ability to capture both macro shots and render a beautiful bokeh effect, for any part of your workflow, is second to none. If you feel that there is a big enough need for an excellently rendered bokeh in your photo or even video workflow, this lens might be great for you. It does cost a pretty penny and might need you to find not only the bucks to use this lens but also the workflow justification to fork out 1200US dollars for this lens. Again macro are not always needed but when they are they really are. So here is a recommendation you just might not expect.
Should the all around photographer by the Fujinon 80mm f/2.8?
Because of the nature of this lens, you might want to think of leaving it in your rental arsenal. Because it is not always used, it is a lens that might take a little too long to show its payback value. But if you rent, you will not feel the financial bite as much as when you buy. Get the rewards without having to answer to a collection agency is what I say.
Links to the videos mentioned in this video:
35mm review:
youtu.be/FCdE1S84eOo
90mm review:
youtu.be/ALqJfCvr5oc
16mm review:
youtu.be/cvegr67zQA4
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16mm:
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90mm:
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35mm f/2
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85mm F/2.8
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Should the macro photographer buy the Fujinon 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro?
The answer is a resounding hell yes!
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If you are asking yourself "Which Fuji lens to buy?" You might want to check out this video if you are looking for a macro lens specifically.
This video is a review of the FUJINON XF 80mm F 2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro. It also talks abit about my relationship with the macro lens in general. I love it but never need it. When I do I need the best. DAMN!
The Fujinon 80mm macro is a Fuji X mount lens that offers 16 elements in 12 groups, in all, these elements there is 1 aspherical element, 3 ED elements, and one Super ED element. With the APS-C crop factor it is basically a 122mm full frame focal length equivalent. Its weight is 750g which is not surprising as it is a quality lens with image stabilization. Quality, and image stabilization mean weight. Plain and simple. It has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 an a filter size of 62mm.
Among the cool things on this camera are a floating focus system and a rear focus group. Length of the barrel is constant. All focusing is done in the lens.
This lens also features a OIS system to suppress shift shake. Fuji claims a full 5 stops of image stabilization. Other claims are quiet focusing via its linear motor. It is also water and dust resistant boasting 11 dust resistant seals. All these claims I can tell you are indeed true. In my experience, the lens was found to be quick and accurate at focusing was indeed silent. Stabilization is indeed impressive.
My experience with the Fujinon XF80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
Build quality and ergonomics of the 80mm is hard to beat. It features a fantastic aperture ring, huge quality rubber coated focusing ring and a fully metal lens mount system. It is indeed built like a tank. Fuji also took into consideration the workflow of macro photographers by paying close attention to the feel of the focusing ring on this camera. It is one of the best manual focus feels I have had on any Fuji lenses that I own so far. Overall focusing speed and capacity to respond to small focals is great. Although I did feel some focus hunting at times, it was mostly due to my not setting the lens distance switch on the side of the lens in the right spot.
How the Fujinon 80mm macro does with image quality
Images for both macro and portraits blew me away. Bokeh that you'd expect on a high quality macro lens is there. It is indeed softer and creamier than I have seen from any Canon offering I have used, bar none. Images are characteristic of the whole Fuji line. Sharp crisp images with fantastic color contrast and little to no distortion or softness around the edges.
This shot was taken at f/2.8 1/60th of a second and ISO 1000. OIS was used and indeed cancelled out any blur
Should you buy the Fujifilm 80mm f/ macro or not?
My general conclusion with this lens is that its ability to capture both macro shots and render a beautiful bokeh effect, for any part of your workflow, is second to none. If you feel that there is a big enough need for an excellently rendered bokeh in your photo or even video workflow, this lens might be great for you. It does cost a pretty penny and might need you to find not only the bucks to use this lens but also the workflow justification to fork out 1200US dollars for this lens. Again macro are not always needed but when they are they really are. So here is a recommendation you just might not expect.
Should the all around photographer by the Fujinon 80mm f/2.8?
Because of the nature of this lens, you might want to think of leaving it in your rental arsenal. Because it is not always used, it is a lens that might take a little too long to show its payback value. But if you rent, you will not feel the financial bite as much as when you buy. Get the rewards without having to answer to a collection agency is what I say.
Links to the videos mentioned in this video:
35mm review:
youtu.be/FCdE1S84eOo
90mm review:
youtu.be/ALqJfCvr5oc
16mm review:
youtu.be/cvegr67zQA4
If you want to buy the lenses mentioned in this video and support the channel click below:
16mm:
amzn.to/2TYYiiH
90mm:
amzn.to/2CD9I5T
35mm f/2
goo.gl/7Fh4m2
85mm F/2.8
amzn.to/2Ml076U
Should the macro photographer buy the Fujinon 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro?
The answer is a resounding hell yes!
I am a Luminar partner.If you would like to get an additional 10$ off your Luminar purchase, use the following discount code and go to this link:
macphun.evyy.net/m5vGM
Enter promo code: JACOG
If you would like to buy some of my T-shirts, hoodies, and tank tops, click on this link
teespring.com/stores/jacques-gaines-swag-store
To know what I use, you can also go to my KIT page
kit.com/JacquesGaines
My Amazon recommends page
amazon.com/shop/jacquesgainesphotography
To follow me:
instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography
facebook.com/jacquesgainesphotography
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twitter.com/JacquesGaines
