Review: FujiFilm XF10-24mm F4 R OIS
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Fujifilm X-T1, 13.2mm, f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/15sec |
In October of last year, I had the privilege of traveling to the Hawaiian island of Maui to be a part of the Toyota USA TRD Pro Tacoma media preview event. After receiving the invitation to attend, I began to frantically compile the photography gear I would need to adequately photograph the event. With the XF35mmF2 R WR on loan from Fujifilm, After my experience using the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 lens and D700 camera combination to photograph the interior of the Toyota Fortuner in New Zealand, I knew I would want to bring a wide angle zoom lens along on this trip.
I chose to rent the XF10-24mmF4 R OIS lens from LensRentals.com specifically for this one interior photo. I figured it would be a great stand-in, although its equivalent focal length is 1mm narrower than the Nikon.
Specifications:
- Maximum Aperture: f/4
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Max Angle of View: 110°
- Min Angle of View: 61.2°
- Lens Elements: 14
- Lens Groups: 10
- Diaphragm Blades: 9
- Min Focus Distance: 24cm
- Filter Size: 72mm
- Approx. Dimensions DxL: 78mm x 87mm
- Approx. Weight: 410 g
- Price: $1,302.34
My Thoughts: Construction

I was impressed with the lens' overall operation. Both the zoom and focus rings operated smoothly and solidly. This is something I didn't expect to find in a rental lens but it had held up to the abuse of an unknown number of people.
My Thoughts: Performance
Focal Length:
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Fujifilm X-T1, 10mm, f/8, ISO 400 HDR |
Although I do not own this lens, I do find myself renting equivalent zoom lenses at least once a year for specific projects. At its widest, the XF10-24mm has an equivalent full-frame focal length of 15mm. I am a big fan of this focal length for automotive interior shots. In fact, it was the above photo that I had in mind when I rented this lens. I captured a similar image of the Toyota Fortuner with the Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 while I was in New Zealand in 2016.
Focus:
I interchanged the XF10-24 with the XF35mm F2 quite a bit on this trip. In doing so I discovered a noticeable difference in focus speeds between the two lenses. I am not saying this lens focuses slowly but I did notice it seemed to "hunt" a little more than the XF35mm F2. Despite this, I was never frustrated by the focus speed. In addition, the focus accuracy was spot on, even in low-light conditions.Distortion:
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Fujifilm X-T1, 14.5mm, f/5.6, ISO 200, 1/70sec |
Image Stabilization:
The integrated Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) helped to augment the lens' slower f/4 in low-light conditions. I think this lens really benefits from OIS when it is used for video. I was able to easily record smooth hand-held video using the X-T1 and XF10-24mm while I was on the TRD Pro Tacoma trip. I think this is where this lens really shines. The below video was filmed using my X-T1 and a combination of the XF35mmF2 and XF10-24mm lenses.
Conclusion:
The Fujifilm XF10-24mm F4 R OIS proved to be a great addition for my trip to Hawaii. I was able to get the images I needed plus it offered additional versatility which allowed me to capture some great video. I enjoyed using the lens immensely and am having a hard time justifying not owning one. It is well balanced, compact, and produces some great photos and video. I would highly recommend this lens to any Fujifilm camera owner looking for a reliable wide-angle zoom lens to add to their collection.
Beau Johnston is an engineer, writer, and photographer who is dedicated to proving you can find a balance between work and life. He is the Co-Founder and Publisher of Living Overland and a member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. When he isn't working, you can find him exploring National Parks, fly fishing, and camping with his wife (Krista) and their two dogs.

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