Big views, bright aperture—an ultra-wide built for the epic.
The XF 8–16mm F2.8 gives you sweeping perspectives (≈12–24mm full-frame equivalent) with a constant f/2.8 for blue hour, interiors, and night skies. A fast linear motor locks focus quietly, optical design with aspherical + ED/Super ED glass keeps lines clean and color fringing low, and the weather-resistant build is ready for wind, mist, and dust. It’s the dramatic wide zoom you reach for when the scene is larger than life.
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8–16mm ultra-wide (≈12–24mm equiv.) with constant f/2.8
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Linear motor AF for fast, near-silent focusing
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Advanced optics: 20 elements in 13 groups (4 aspherical, 3 ED, 3 Super ED) for high contrast and low distortion/CA
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9-blade rounded diaphragm for pleasing sunstars and background blur
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Minimum focus distance: 25 cm; max magnification 0.1×
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Weather-resistant construction; fluorine-coated front element
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Bulbous front element with built-in hood (no front filter threads)
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Approx. 88 × 121.5 mm; about 805 g
Ideal for: landscapes, architecture, interiors/real estate, astrophotography, and any time you want immersive perspective with pro-level control.
We offer in-store pickup as well as shipping
🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.
📦 Special Orders typically arrive at Looking Glass within 2-14 business days. If a delay is expected, we will notify you.
🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.
📷 Orders < $150, Ground Shipping is $8.95; Orders > $149, Ground Shipping is FREE.
🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders.
Free Shipping Over $150 & Easy Returns
We’ll get your gear to you quickly (when shipping makes sense), with clear delivery expectations and straightforward returns if it’s not the right fit. No runaround—just real help if you need it.
0% Financing Options
Want to spread out the cost? We offer financing options (including 0% offers when available) and flexible payment plans at checkout—so you can get the right gear now without the stress.
Gear Outfitting for Confidence
Need deeper help choosing the right camera, lens, or kit for your lifestyle and the photos you plan to make? Book a one-on-one session with a Photo Coach and leave with a clear plan—plus guidance you can come back.
Free 1:1 Photo Coach Sessions with Purchase of Camera or Lens
Help precisely when you need it. Key questions arise AFTER you’ve had a chance to use your new gear. Setup help? Can’t quite get the aesthetic you aspire to? We’re here for it. You’re not buying from a warehouse—you’re buying from a team that actually knows the gear and wants you to love using it.
Description
Description
Big views, bright aperture—an ultra-wide built for the epic.
The XF 8–16mm F2.8 gives you sweeping perspectives (≈12–24mm full-frame equivalent) with a constant f/2.8 for blue hour, interiors, and night skies. A fast linear motor locks focus quietly, optical design with aspherical + ED/Super ED glass keeps lines clean and color fringing low, and the weather-resistant build is ready for wind, mist, and dust. It’s the dramatic wide zoom you reach for when the scene is larger than life.
-
8–16mm ultra-wide (≈12–24mm equiv.) with constant f/2.8
-
Linear motor AF for fast, near-silent focusing
-
Advanced optics: 20 elements in 13 groups (4 aspherical, 3 ED, 3 Super ED) for high contrast and low distortion/CA
-
9-blade rounded diaphragm for pleasing sunstars and background blur
-
Minimum focus distance: 25 cm; max magnification 0.1×
-
Weather-resistant construction; fluorine-coated front element
-
Bulbous front element with built-in hood (no front filter threads)
-
Approx. 88 × 121.5 mm; about 805 g
Ideal for: landscapes, architecture, interiors/real estate, astrophotography, and any time you want immersive perspective with pro-level control.
Shipping
Shipping
We offer in-store pickup as well as shipping
🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.
📦 Special Orders typically arrive at Looking Glass within 2-14 business days. If a delay is expected, we will notify you.
🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.
📷 Orders < $150, Ground Shipping is $8.95; Orders > $149, Ground Shipping is FREE.
🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders.
Looking Glass Advantage
Looking Glass Advantage
Free Shipping Over $150 & Easy Returns
We’ll get your gear to you quickly (when shipping makes sense), with clear delivery expectations and straightforward returns if it’s not the right fit. No runaround—just real help if you need it.
0% Financing Options
Want to spread out the cost? We offer financing options (including 0% offers when available) and flexible payment plans at checkout—so you can get the right gear now without the stress.
Gear Outfitting for Confidence
Need deeper help choosing the right camera, lens, or kit for your lifestyle and the photos you plan to make? Book a one-on-one session with a Photo Coach and leave with a clear plan—plus guidance you can come back.
Free 1:1 Photo Coach Sessions with Purchase of Camera or Lens
Help precisely when you need it. Key questions arise AFTER you’ve had a chance to use your new gear. Setup help? Can’t quite get the aesthetic you aspire to? We’re here for it. You’re not buying from a warehouse—you’re buying from a team that actually knows the gear and wants you to love using it.