{"product_id":"laowa-8-16mm-f-3-5-5-zoom-cf-lens-fuji-x-lao-0816-fx","title":"Laowa 8-16mm f\/3.5-5 Zoom CF Lens - Fuji X (Lao-0816-FX)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLaowa 8-16mm f\/3.5-5 Zoom CF Lens - Fuji X (Lao-0816-FX) | Wide views for landscapes and architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad landscapes and tall buildings can fit into one frame with this ultra-wide zoom for Fujifilm X cameras. Its 8–16mm range gives you room to adjust your composition when stepping back isn’t possible, or when you want to include more of a scene. The lens is designed for APS-C cameras with the Fuji X mount, and its 121°–83° angle of view spans a notably wide perspective through to a less extreme wide angle. That makes it particularly suited to landscape and architectural photography, where the surrounding space matters as much as the main subject. For architecture, keeping the camera level helps keep vertical lines looking orderly; for landscapes, try bringing a nearby feature into the foreground to give the wide view a stronger sense of depth. Focus is manual, so it rewards a considered approach to composition and focusing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specialist-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialist Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt f\/3.5, the wide end gives you a brighter maximum aperture; as you zoom toward 16mm, that maximum becomes f\/5. In practice, I’d favour this lens for daylight landscapes and carefully composed buildings rather than dim interiors. Manual focus suits a measured pace: for a facade, set focus deliberately and keep the camera level; for a landscape, choose a clear foreground detail and focus with that in mind. It’s a good match for a Fuji X photographer who wants to work with dramatic, expansive framing. The honest trade-off is that the maximum aperture narrows as you zoom in, so plan for available light when shooting handheld.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct kind: Interchangeable lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal length: 8–16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum aperture: f\/3.5–5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens type: Wide Angle Zoom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: Fuji X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor format: APS-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus: Manual Focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAngle of view: 121°–83°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Laowa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57512791966036,"sku":"29LAO0816FX000","price":604.85,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2493\/3716\/files\/29LAO0816FX000_01.jpg?v=1791588286","url":"https:\/\/www.htf-store.com\/nl\/products\/laowa-8-16mm-f-3-5-5-zoom-cf-lens-fuji-x-lao-0816-fx","provider":"Hard to Find Camera Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}