FUJIFILM XF8mmF3.5 R WR Fujinon Lens Owner’s Manual

June 12, 2024
Fujifilm

FUJIFILM XF8mmF3.5 R WR Fujinon Lens

Product Information
The FUJINON LENS XF8mmF3.5 R WR is a wide-angle lens designed for use with Fujifilm cameras. It has a focal length of 8mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5. The lens is equipped with 9 elements in 7 groups, including 2 aspherical elements and 3 extra-low dispersion elements, which help to minimize distortion and chromatic aberration. The lens features a weather- resistant construction, making it suitable for use in various weather conditions. It weighs 215g and has a filter thread size of 62mm.

Product Usage Instructions
Before using the XF8mmF3.5 R WR lens, please read the following safety notes:

  • WARNING: Do not immerse the lens in water or expose it to water. This can cause a fire or electric shock.
  • CAUTION: Do not disassemble the lens. Doing so can cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
  • CAUTION: If the lens case breaks open, do not touch the exposed parts. This can result in electric shock or injury. Take the lens to the point of purchase for consultation.
  • WARNING: Do not place the lens on unstable surfaces to prevent it from falling and causing injury.
  • WARNING: Avoid viewing the sun directly through the lens or camera viewfinders to prevent permanent visual impairment.
  • CAUTION: Do not use or store the lens in locations that are exposed to steam, smoke, high humidity, or extreme dust as this can cause fire or electric shock.
  • CAUTION: Keep the lens out of the reach of small children as it could cause injury.
  • CAUTION: Do not handle the lens with wet hands to avoid electric shock.
  • CAUTION: When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun out of the frame to prevent fire or burns caused by sunlight focused on the camera.
  • CAUTION: When the lens is not in use, replace the lens caps and store it out of direct sunlight to prevent fire or burns caused by sunlight focused on the lens.

Please follow these instructions to ensure safe and proper usage of the XF8mmF3.5 R WR lens.

For Your Safety
Be sure to read these notes

before use
Safety Notes
Thank you for your purchase of this product. For repair, inspection, and internal testing, contact your Fujifilm lm dealer.

  • Make sure that you use the lens correctly.
  • Read these safety notes and the camera
  • Owner’s Manual carefully before use.
  • After reading these safety notes, store them in a safe place.

About the Icons
The icons shown below are used in this document to indicate the severity of the injury or damage that can result if the information indicated by the icon is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result.

WARNING
This icon indicates that death or serious injury can result if the information is
ignored.

CAUTION
This icon indicates that personal injury or material damage can result if the information is ignored. The icons shown below are used to indicate the nature of the instructions which are to be observed.
Triangular icons tell you that this information requires attention (“Important”). Circular icons with a diagonal bar tell you that the action indicated is prohibited (“Prohibited”). Filled circles with an exclamation
mark indicates an action that must be performed (“Required”).

WARNING

  • Do not use it in the bathroom or shower
  • Do not immerse in or be exposed to water. Failure to observe this precaution can cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Do not disassemble
  • Do not disassemble. Failure to observe this precaution can cause fi re, electric shock, or injury due to product malfunction.
  • Do not touch internal parts Should the case break open as the result of a fall or other accident, do not touch the exposed parts. Failure to observe this precaution could result in an electric shock or in injury from touching the damaged parts.
  • Remove the camera battery immediately, taking care to avoid injury or electric shock, and take the product to the point of purchase for consultation.

WARNING
Do not place on unstable surfaces. The product may fall, causing injury. Do not view the sun through the lens or camera viewfinders. Failure to observe this precaution can cause permanent visual impairment.

CAUTION
Do not use or store in locations that are exposed to steam, or smoke or are very humid or extremely dusty. Failure to observe this precaution can cause fire or electric shock. Do not leave in direct sunlight
or in locations subject to very high temperatures, such as in a closed vehicle on a sunny day. Failure to observe this precaution can cause fire.

CAUTION
Keep out of the reach of small children. This product could cause injury in the hands of a child. Do not handle it with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution can cause electric shock. Keep the sun out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused on the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame can cause fire or burns. When the product is not in use, replace the lens caps and store them out of direct sunlight. Sunlight focused by the lens can cause fire or burns. Do not carry the camera or lens while they are attached to a tripod. The product can fall or strike other objects, causing injury.

CAUTION
Keep out of the reach of small children. This product could cause injury in the hands of a child. Do not handle it with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution can cause electric shock. Keep the sun out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused on the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame can cause fire or burns. When the product is not in use, replace the lens caps and store them out of direct sunlight. Sunlight focused by the lens can cause fire or burns. Do not carry the camera or lens while they are attached to a tripod. The product can fall or strike other objects, causing injury. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • You are cautioned that any changes or modify – cations not expressly approved in this manual could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Notes on the Grant: To comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this product must be used with a
  • Fujifilm lm-specified ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord.
  • For Customers in Canada CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-003(B)

CAUTION: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

  • Read these instructions.

  • Keep these instructions.

  • Heed all warnings.

  • Follow all instructions.

  • Do not use this apparatus near water (excluding waterproof products).

  • Clean only with a dry cloth.

  • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

  • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

  • Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

  • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
    or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

  • Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Private Households In the European Union, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein: This symbol on the product, in the manual and in the
    warranty, and/or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead, it should be taken to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product. In Countries Outside the European Union, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein: If you wish to discard this product, including the batteries or accumulators,
please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct way of disposal.

U.K. Importer:
FUJIFILM UK Limited
Fujifilm lm House, Whitbread Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0ZE, United Kingdom

EU Importer:
FUJIFILM Electronic Imaging Europe GmbH
Fujistrasse 1 47533 Kleve, Germany

Before Using This Product
The lens may not perform as expected and some features may not be available with outdated lens or camera firmware. Be sure to update the lens and camera firmware to the latest versions. Instructions on viewing firmware version information and updating firmware are available from the following website: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/download/firmware/ If you do not have access to a computer, support
is available from the local distributor listed in the “FUJIFILM Worldwide Network” the material provided with your camera.

Product Care

  • When using a lens hood, do not pick up or hold the camera using only the hood.
  • Keep the lens signal contacts clean.
  • Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the glass surfaces of the lens or filter. To remove smudges and fingerprints, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
  • Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
  • Attach the front and rear caps when the lens is not in use.
  • Store the lens and filter in cool, dry locations to prevent mold and rust. Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.
  • Keep the lens dry. Rusting can cause irreparable damage. Wipe off rain and water droplets.
  • Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could cause damage or warping.

Parts of the Lens
XF8mmF3.5 R WR

FUJIFILM -XF8mmF3 \(1\)

  1. Lens hood
  2. Mounting marks
  3. Focus ring
  4. Aperture ring lock release
  5. Mounting marks (focal length)
  6. Aperture ring
  7. Lens signal contacts
  8. Front lens cap
  9. Rear lens cap

Attaching the Lens
See the camera manual for information on attaching and removing lenses. Q This product is for use exclusively with the FUJIFILM X mount. It is not compatible with the G mount or with the X mount fi lm
cameras.

Removing the Caps
Remove the caps as shown

Attaching the Hood
When attached, lens hoods reduce glare and protect the front lens element.

Supplied Accessories

  • Front lens cap
  • Rear lens cap
  • Lens hood
  • Lens wrapping cloth

The Aperture Ring
Rotate the lens aperture ring to choose the aperture (f-number). An A ( ): Set the aperture to the value chosen automatically by the camera. B Other values ( ): Set the aperture to the selected value. R To select A, or to select another value after selecting A, press the aperture ring lock release while rotating the aperture ring.

FUJIFILM -XF8mmF3 \(6\)

Specifications

Improvements may result in unannounced changes to specifications and appearance. Q Owing to how this lens is constructed, the “Distance indicator” displayed by the camera may in some cases differ from the actual focus distance. Use the “Distance indicator” as a guide only.

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