FUJIFILM XF18-135mm Digital Camera Lens Owner’s Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Fujifilm

FUJIFILM XF18-135mm Digital Camera Lens

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Product Information

Product Name: FUJINON LENS XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Model Number: BL04614-100

Product Usage Instructions

Do not immerse the lens in water or expose it to water. This can cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not disassemble the lens or open the case. Doing so can cause fire, electric shock, or injury due to product malfunction.
If the case breaks open as a result of a fall or accident, do not touch the exposed parts. This can result in electric shock or injury. Take the product to the point of purchase for consultation.
Do not touch internal parts. If the camera battery needs to be removed, do so immediately and take the product to the point of purchase for consultation.
Place the lens on stable surfaces to prevent it from falling and causing injury.
Avoid viewing the sun directly through the lens or camera viewfinders as this can cause permanent visual impairment.
Do not use or store the lens in locations exposed to steam, smoke, high humidity, or extreme dustiness as this can cause fire or electric shock.
Avoid leaving the lens in direct sunlight or in locations with very high temperatures, such as a closed vehicle on a sunny day, as this can cause fire.
Keep the lens out of the reach of small children to prevent injury.
Do not handle the lens with wet hands to avoid electric shock.
When shooting backlit subjects, ensure that the sun is not in or close to the frame to prevent fire or burns caused by sunlight focused into the camera.
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 through the lens.

For Your Safety

Safety Notes
Thank you for your purchase of this product. For repair, inspection, and internal testing, contact your FUJIFILM 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 indicate an action that must be performed (“Required”).

WARNING

Do not immerse in or expose to water. Failure to observe this precaution can cause a fi re or electric shock.
Do not disassemble (do not open the case). Failure to observe this precaution can cause fi re, electric shock, or injury due to product malfunction.
Should the case break open as the result of a fall or other accident, do not touch the exposed parts. Failure to observe thisprecaution could result in 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 viewfi nders. 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 t observe this precaution can cause fi re 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 fi re.

CAUTION

Keep out of the reach of small children. This product could cause injury in the hands of a child.
Do not handle 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 into 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 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.

FCC Statement

For Customers in the U. S. A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent 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 modifi – 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 Fujifi lm-specifi ed ferrite-core A/V cable, USB cable, and DC supply cord.

For Customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(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 amplifi ers) 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 specifi ed by the manufacturer.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personal. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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 Private Households

In the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein: This symbol on the product, or 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 offi ce, 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.

Before Using This Product

Some lens features are not available with older versions of the camera fi rmware. Be sure to update the camera fi rmware to the latest version. Instructions on viewing the camera fi rmware version and updating camera fi rmware are available from the following website: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/#firmware
If you do not have access to a computer, support is available from the local distributor listed in the “FUJIFILM Worldwide Network” 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 lens surfaces. To remove smudges and fi ngerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or 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 fi ngers.
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.
If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location 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

Lens hood
Mounting marks
Focus ring
Zoom ring
Aperture ring
Mounting marks (focal length)
O.I.S. switch
Aperture mode switch
Lens signal contacts
Front lens cap
Rear lens cap
The lens mount includes a rubber ring to ensure that the lens remains dust- and splash-proof. The ring can be replaced for a fee at any FUJIFILM service center.

Attaching the Lens

See the camera manual for information on attaching and removing lenses. Note that this product is not compatible with 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
Cloth wrapping

Zoom

Rotate the zoom ring left to zoom out, reducing magnifi cation and increasing the area visible in the frame. Rotate the ring right to zoom in, increasing magnifi cation so that the subject occupies more of the frame.
Using the zoom ring while the lens is wet makes it easier for water to fi nd its way inside the lens. Wipe any water from the lens before using the zoom ring.

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

To use optical image stabilization, slide the O.I.S. switch to ON.

Aperture

For auto aperture control, slide the aperture mode switch to A.
To adjust aperture manually, slide the switch to and rotate the aperture ring. Rotate the ring left for wider apertures (lower f-numbers), right for smaller apertures (higher f-numbers).

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Specifications

Lens construction 16 elements in 12 groups (includes 4 aspherical and 2 extra low dispersion elements)
Focal length (35 mm format equivalent) f=18–135mm (27–206mm)
Angle of view 76.5°–12°
Max. aperture f/3.5–5.6
Min. aperture f/22
Aperture control
- Number of blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
- Stop size 1⁄3 EV (17 stops)
Focus range
- Normal: 0.6 m–infi nity (zoom range)
- Macro: 45 cm–infi nity
Max. magnification T : 0.27 ×
External dimensions: Diameter × Length (approx.) distance from camera lens mount fl ange
- W: ⌀75.7× 97.8mm
- T: ⌀75.7× 158mm
Weight (approx.) excluding caps and hoods 490 g
Filter size ⌀67 mm
- Improvements may result in unannounced changes to specifi cations and appearance.
- Owing to how this lens is constructed, the “Distance indicator” displayed by the camera may in some cases diff er from the actual focus distance. Use the “Distance indicator” as a guide only