Best Lenses for Fujifilm X-T30 II, X-S20, X-T5 and X-H2S Cameras

In 2012, Fujifilm introduced the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 as its first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C sensor and a new lens mount, called the X-mount. The current camera models include the entry-level Fujifilm X-T30 II, the mid-range Fujifilm X-S20, the hybrid Fujifilm X-T5, the rangefinder style Fujifilm X-Pro 3, the high resolution Fujifilm X-H2, and the high speed Fujifilm X-H2S.

This page provides an overview of the extensive catalog of X-mount lenses. These are mostly autofocus lenses, but selected manual focus lenses may also be included. Manual focus lenses are marked by an asterisk (*), purely mechanical lenses with no digital coupling to the camera by a double asterisk (**).

For every lens, the following major characteristics are given:

  • Focal length.
  • Maximum aperture. It has a strong influence on the lighting conditions under which the lens can be used, and how shallow the depth of field can be. Fast lenses also tend to be much bigger, heavier, and more expensive. Green labels indicate fast lenses (> f/2), red labels indicate slow lenses (< f/4).
  • Filter size. It serves as a representative of the length, diameter and weight of the lens. Green labels indicate compact lenses (filter size < 60 mm), red labels indicate big lenses (> 70 mm).
  • Minimum focus distance (MFD). It has a major influence on the magnification that can be achieved, as well as the depth of field.
  • Another important point is of course the price, but it is different in every market and currency. Instead, plenty of links to independent reviews are provided to help you find the best lens for your needs.

1 Prime lenses

Lenses with a fixed focal length.

1.1 Fisheye lenses

Ultra wide angle lenses with purposeful strong distortions.

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews

1.2 Wide angle lenses

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 8 mm 3.5 R WR 62 mm 0.18 m CL, LT, TP
Samyang AF 12 mm 2 X 62 mm 0.20 m  
Zeiss Touit 12 mm 2.8   67 mm   LT, ML
Viltrox AF 13 mm 1.4 XF 67 mm 0.22 m LT
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 14 mm 2.8 R 58 mm 0.18 m LT
Sirui Sniper 16 mm 1.2 AF 58 mm 0.30 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm 1.4 R WR 67 mm 0.15 m CL, LT, ML
Sigma Contem­porary 16 mm 1.4 DC DN 67 mm 0.25 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16 mm 2.8 R WR 49 mm 0.17 m LT
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm 1.4 R LM WR 62 mm   AP, CL, DR
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm 2.0 R 52 mm 0.18 m LT
Sirui Sniper 23 mm 1.2 AF 58 mm 0.30 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm 1.4 R LM WR 58 mm 0.19 m AP, CL, LT
Sigma Contem­porary 23 mm 1.4 DC DN 52 mm 0.25 m LT
Tokina atx-m 23 mm 1.4 X 52 mm    
Viltrox AF 23 mm 1.4 XF 52 mm 0.30 m LT, OL
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm 2.0 R WR 43 mm 0.22 m CL, DP, LT, ML

1.3 Standard lenses

Lenses with a focal length similar to the image sensor diagonal of 28 mm. Images created with these lenses are generally perceived as looking natural.

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Viltrox AF 27 mm 1.2 XF Pro 67 mm 0.28 m OL, TP
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 27 mm 2.8 R WR 39 mm 0.34 m CL
TTArtisan AF 27 mm 2.8   39 mm 0.35 m OL
Sigma Contem­porary 30 mm 1.4 DC DN 52 mm 0.30 m  
Zeiss Touit 32 mm 1.8   52 mm   LT, ML
Sirui Sniper 33 mm 1.2 AF 58 mm 0.40 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 33 mm 1.4 R LM WR 58 mm 0.30 m CL, LT
Tokina atx-m 33 mm 1.4 X 52 mm 0.40 m LT
Viltrox AF 33 mm 1.4 XF 52 mm   OL
*Voigtländer Nokton 35 mm 0.9   62 mm 0.35 m  
*Voigtländer Nokton 35 mm 1.2   46 mm 0.30 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm 1.4 R 52 mm 0.28 m LT
Fujifilm Fujinon XC 35 mm 2.0   43 mm 0.35 m AP, LT
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35 mm 2.0 R WR 43 mm 0.35 m CL, LT

1.4 Telephoto lenses

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50 mm 1.0 R WR 77 mm 0.70 m AP, CL, DP, LT
Yongnuo YN 50 mm 1.8 DA DSM 49 mm 0.45 m  
Yongnuo YN 50 mm 1.8 DA DSM Pro 58 mm 0.45 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50 mm 2.0 R WR 46 mm 0.39 m CL, LT, ML
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm 1.2 R WR 67 mm 0.50 m AP, LT, TP
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56 mm 1.2 R APD 62 mm 0.70 m  
Sirui Sniper 56 mm 1.2 AF 58 mm 0.60 m  
Sigma Contem­porary 56 mm 1.4 DC DN 55 mm 0.50 m  
Tokina atx-m 56 mm 1.4 X 52 mm 0.60 m OL
Viltrox AF 56 mm 1.4 XF 52 mm 0.60 m  
Viltrox AF 56 mm 1.7 XF 52 mm 0.55 m OL
TTArtisan AF 56 mm 1.8   52 mm 0.50 m  
Sirui Sniper 75 mm 1.2 AF 67 mm 0.70 m  
Viltrox AF 75 mm 1.2 XF Pro 77 mm 0.88 m LT, OL
Samyang AF 75 mm 1.8 X 62 mm 0.69 m  
Viltrox AF 85 mm 1.8 II XF 72 mm 0.80 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm 2.0 R LM WR 62 mm 0.60 m CL, LT, ML
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 200 mm 2.0 R LM OIS WR 105 mm 1.80 m  

1.5 Macro lenses

Lenses with a high magnification.

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 30 mm 2.8 Macro 43 mm 0.10 m AP, TP
*Voigtländer Macro APO-Ultron 35 mm 2   49 mm 0.16 m  
Zeiss Touit 50 mm 2.8 M 52 mm 0.15 m LT, ML
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 60 mm 2.4 R Macro 39 mm 0.267 m LT
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 80 mm 2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro 62 mm 0.25 m LT, OL

2 Zoom lenses

Lenses with a variable focal length.

2.1 Wide angle zoom lenses

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 8-16 mm 2.8 R LM WR n/a 0.28 m CL, LT
Sigma Contemporary 10-18 mm 2.8 DC DN 67 mm 0.19 m OL
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 10-24 mm 4.0 R OIS WR 72 mm 0.24 m AP
Tamron Di III-A RXD 11-20 mm 2.8   67 mm 0.15-0.24 m  

2.2 Standard zoom lenses

Zoom range from moderate wide angle to moderate telephoto.

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon XC 15-45 mm 3.5-5.6 OIS PZ 52 mm 0.13-0.35 m LT
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-50 mm 2.8-4.8 R LM WR 58 mm 0.24 m CL
Fujifilm Fujinon XC  16-50 mm 3.5-5.6 II 58 mm 0.15-0.35 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-55 mm 2.8 R LM WR 77 mm 0.30-0.40 m CL, LT, ML
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-80 mm 4.0 R OIS WR 72 mm 0.35 m AP, LT, OL
Tamron Di III-A VC RXD 17-70 mm 2.8   67 mm 0.19-0.39 m  
Sigma Contem­porary 18-50 mm 2.8 DC DN 55 mm 0.12-0.30 m OL
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-55 mm 2.8-4.0 R LM OIS 58 mm 0.30-0.40 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-120 mm 4.0 LM PZ WR 72 mm 0.60 m AP, TP
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18-135 mm 3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR 67 mm 0.45 m ML

2.3 Superzoom lenses

Like standard zooms, but with an approximately 10x zoom range.

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Tamron Di III-A VC VXD 18-300 mm 3.5-6.3   67 mm 0.15-0.99 m  

2.4 Telephoto zoom lenses

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140 mm 2.8 R LM OIS WR 72 mm 1.00 m CL, LT, ML
Fujifilm Fujinon XC 50-230 mm 4.5-6.7 OIS II 58 mm 1.10 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 55-200 mm 3.5-4.8 R LM OIS 62 mm 1.10 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 70-300 mm 4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR 67 mm 0.83 m CL, DR
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 100-400 mm 4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR 77 mm 1.75 m CL, ML
Sigma Contemporary 100-400 mm 5-6.3 DG DN 67 mm 1.12-1.60 m  
Tamron Di III VC VXD 150-500 mm 5-6.7   82 mm 0.60-1.80 m  
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 150-600 mm 5.6-8.0 R LM OIS WR 82 mm 2.40 m AP, OL, TP

3 Teleconverters

Teleconverters extend the focal length of matching telephoto lenses by a certain factor.

Lens         Filter ⌀ MFD Reviews
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 1.4X TC 1.4x   WR n/a n/a  
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 2X TC 2.0x   WR n/a n/a  

References

The linked reviews are by Amateur Photographer (AP), CameraLabs (CL), DPReview (DP), LensTip (LT), OpticalLimits (OL), The Phoblographer (TP), and others. LensTip and OpticalLimits focus on laboratory testing, the others on real-world photography.