Fujifilm has announced the launch of the Fujinon XF50mmF1.0 R WR Lens, the “world’s first” autofocus lens with a maximum aperture of F1.0, designed for mirrorless cameras. This is the 35th interchangeable lens for X Series digital cameras.

XF50mmF1.0 R WR is an ultra-fast mid-telephoto prime lens with the focal length of 50mm (equivalent to 76mm in the 35mm film format) and a maximum aperture of F1.0. It is the fastest interchangeable lens Fujifilm has ever produced and features large-diameter design which produces “beautiful” bokeh. The lens can also be stopped down for edge-to-edge sharpness, adding versatility to the way it can be used to make images.

The inclusion of a DC autofocus motor into XF50mmF1.0 allows for quick and accurate autofocus even when images are being made at the maximum F1.0 aperture. Since this can result in an extremely shallow depth of field, the lens also utilizes X Series cameras’ Face / Eye AF function to achieve critical focus.

For times when manual focus is required, like when recording video, the manual focus ring provides 120 degrees of rotation to allow for enhanced control and quick travel through the focus range.