Five great lenses that will help make the 40MP Fujifilm X-H2 shine

Fujifilm has been working hard to release new lenses that will make the most of the new 40MP sensor that can be found in the new Fujifilm X-H2.

If there is one area where Fujifilm excels, it’s in the lens department. Fujifilm has been cranking out great primes and zooms that render fantastic images for years. The quality of Fujifilm lenses is so good that we have no doubts when it comes to their detail resolving power.

Pick up just about any Fujifilm lens, and they will help make the new X-Trans sensor in the Fujifilm X-H2 shine. Like many others, we, of course, have our favorite lenses. In this roundup, we’ll take a quick look at the glass we would buy immediately to pair with the Fujifilm X-H2. All of the lenses feature incredible optics, weather sealing, rapid autofocus motors and more.

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR — The perfect everyday carry lens for X-H2 users

The Fujifilm 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR should be one of the first lenses you look at if you enjoy landscape photography, astrophotography, architectural photography or enjoy going on photowalks with a small, fast prime. On top of being razor-sharp, the 18mm f/1.4 — which has a 27mm equivalent focal length — also features ample amounts of weather sealing. So, no matter the weather, you’ll be able to create images with tons of detail.

The Fujifilm 18mm f/1.4 will also make the most of the new autofocus system found in the Fujifilm X-H2, thanks to the blazing-fast liner autofocus motors that can lock onto a subject in just 0.04 seconds. You can also get nice and close to your subject with this lens, thanks to its minimum focusing distance of 7.9-inches. When it comes to wide-angle Fujifilm primes, there aren’t many Fujifilm options better than this one. Check out our full review here.

Fujifilm 33mm f/1.4 R WR — Sharp, fast and weather-sealed

Another stunner in the Fujifilm prime lens lineup. The 33mm f/1.4 R WR is one of my all-time fave lenses to use on Fujifilm X-mount cameras. With an equivalent focal distance of 50mm on Fujifilm APS-C cameras, this lens can be used for street photography, portrait photography and makes a great everyday carry lens.

This prime has a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4, which allows a lot of control over depth of field and bokeh. It’s also a great lens to use in low-light situations. The lens is weather sealed, which means you can use it on the X-H2 no matter what the weather is doing, and with three ED elements, the lens controls flares, aberrations and distortions incredibly well while retaining high levels of contrast. This stunning prime is also beyond sharp! If you love nifty fifties, this is the Fujifilm prime for you.

Fujifilm 50mm f/1.0 R WR — This lens and the Fujifilm X-H2 will create magic

If you’re a portrait photographer and you want a lens that will push the Fujifilm X-H2 to its limits, this is the lens for you. With a maximum aperture of f/1.0, you can easily melt away the background and create gorgeous portraits with ease with the Fujifilm 50mm f/1.0 R WR. Amazingly; this lens focuses rapidly despite a large amount of glass inside.

With an equivalent focal distance of 75mm, this Fujifilm prime sits nicely between both 50mm and 85mm focal lengths. This lens is easily the sharpest Fujifilm X mount lens I have ever used. The lens retains the classic Fujifilm aperture ring. In addition, it sports 11 points of weather sealing, and the Super EBC coating suppresses ghosting for greater contrast. It’s the best natural light portrait photography lens on the platform and will pair with the Fujifilm X-H2 brilliantly.

Fujifilm XF16-80mm f/4 OIS WR — A standard zoom that hits every mark

It took Fujifilm a while to release a versatile standard zoom with a constant f/4 aperture. However, when it finally arrived, the lens checked all the boxes it needed to and then some. With an equivalent focal range of 24-120mm, this lens suits various photography genres, from street photography to landscapes and event photography to portraits.

The lens is blessed with fast autofocus motors, six stops of optical image stabilization, coatings to reduce ghosting and flaring, and tons of weather sealing. This lens will help you get the shot no matter what. At under $800, this is one of the best bang for your buck standard zooms on the market. Fujifilm shooters are blessed, and those who opt to buy the Fujifilm X-H2 should make this lens a priority.

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 — One of the best telephoto zooms on the market

The Fujifilm 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR might be a few years old, but it’s still one of the best fast telephoto zoom lenses on the market. The lens is stunning in every area. The build quality is exceptional. The optics are some of the best you’ll find anywhere, and the way the lens renders images will take your breath away.

On top of the excellent optics, you’ll find an incredible all-metal body with multiple weather sealing points. The autofocus motors are quick and accurate. The image stabilization will help you nail the shot every time. The colors and bokeh this lens renders will make you smile from ear to ear. This is not an inexpensive lens; however, it is a lens that every Fujifilm shooter should strive to own. You can read our full review here.

Fujifilm XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R LM OIS WR — A must-own for wildlife and bird photographers

Wildlife and bird photographers who invested in the Fujifilm ecosystem patiently waited for years for a lens like the Fujifilm 150-600mm. Now, it’s here, and believe us when we tell you the wait was worth it. This lens has an equivalent focal range of 229-914mm. It will pair perfectly with the Fujifilm X-H2 and its new autofocus system, thanks to fast autofocusing speeds. Also, with the camera boasting a 40MP sensor, birders and wildlife photographers can crop to their heart’s content.

Like all of the other lenses in this roundup, the Fujifilm 150-600mm f5-6.8 is fully weather sealed. In addition, the lens features optical image stabilization. There are nine rounded aperture blades. Focusing and zooming are done internally, while fast linear autofocus motors help zip through the focal range. Fluorine coatings further enhance the lens performance in harsh weather conditions. So, what does all of this mean? This lens will deliver exceptional images no matter what situations you find yourself in.