07-23-2018, 02:16 PM
The 16mm f2.8 is part of the "Fujicron" line with the 23mm f2, 35mm f2, and 50mm f2. They share a similar form factor, Weather resistance, are smaller/slower versions of existing lenses (16mm, 23 mm, 35mm f1.4 and the 56mm f1.2) and have moderate prices ($400 USD or so). They are probably the most popular Fuji lenses, especially now that Fuji sells more affordable bodies (X-T100).
As for the reasons it's not a pancake... I've used the Sony 16mm f2.8 for a couple of years, and I don't want that again! Also, we want the aperture ring on the Fuji lenses, and there is not enough place on a pancake for it. Try the Fuji 27mm: I've had it for years and barely used it because it lacked that ring.
As for the reasons it's not a pancake... I've used the Sony 16mm f2.8 for a couple of years, and I don't want that again! Also, we want the aperture ring on the Fuji lenses, and there is not enough place on a pancake for it. Try the Fuji 27mm: I've had it for years and barely used it because it lacked that ring.