It took me a long time to break down and buy the 18mm f/2 because of all the negative comments on the internet. When I finally did get one (new-in-the-box), I was angry with myself for not getting it sooner. I agree with all of your comments about the size and weight making this a joy to carry around. Additionally, when going out with a two-lens kit for the day, the slightly wider focal length of the 18mm make the next logical lens, the 50mm f/2 more versatile versus the 23mm/50mm combo. I think Fujifilm did a good thing with their first three XF lenses, the 35mm f/1.4, the 60mm f/2.4 and this 18mm f/2. Some people want a flawless clinical rendering which is fine if that's what you like. The early XF lenses give a look that might not correlate to some measurement on a test chart, but they have that intangible "character" that looks real and relatable if you came up in the film days.

looks like you've found your perfect street combo🤙..I picked 16 mm 2..8 over this one recently..and so far very pleased with the results..Light,nice lookin,super sharp and fits great on my xe3 body..

The 18mm f2 is a great lens, and is one of those lenses that make Fujifilm such a fun system to use.

Nice review. What about the AFC performance of 18mmf2 with XT5 sensor? (Eg bike or kid running scenario)

If you think that using 18mm f2 on X-T5 was actually an upgrade according the results with the 5th generation sensor, i think this underrated lens will be a great combo with X-T50 too since that line also pretty small, light and compact. Of course if X-T50 comes with the new generation 40 megapiksel sensor, but it'll be most likely. Otherwise, Fujifilm wouldn't skip X-T40 and call it X-T50. This is just a rumor yet but most of the rumors were correct which i read from fujirumors and i believe this will be too. After i watch your video and some other videos which is mentioning such a lot underrated lens is this, i am going to buy one 18mm f2 for using on my X-T5 and upcoming second camera X-T50. What do you think Tudor?

Grate copper 👍🏻have a nice day 🇵🇱

Compare vs Ricoh ;) great Video

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Hi if I may ask about your experience and please correct me if I am wrong. Today I received my Fujifilm 18mm f2 lens, it's a used one from a reputed camera shop. the moment I attached the lens I noticed it started focusing hunting and making noise as if it was trying to focus without me pressing the shutter button. I have two other lenses 18-55mm and 56mm, and neither of these two lenses do that stuttering when attached. am I missing something here?