Fujifilm X-E5 Black with XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR Lens Kit

The FujiFilm X-E5 Black w/ XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR Lens is a mirrorless compact system camera from Fujifilm with a 40MP APS-C sensor and Fujifilm X lens mount. In-body and lens-based image stabilisation 6.2K 30fps video, up to 13 fps burst shooting ISO range 64-51200

Key Features

• Newly designed Film Simulation dial
• Classic Display mode
• Five-axis in-body image stabilisation (IBIS)
• High-resolution 40.2-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and X-Processor 5
• XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR lens

Battery and lens

The X-E5 uses the NP-W126S lithium-ion battery, and one is in the box. Fujifilm rates it at approximately 310 frames in Normal mode or 400 in Economy mode (CIPA standard, measured with the XF35mmF1.4 R fitted).

The kit's XF23mm F2.8 R WR is a 90g pancake lens with a 35mm-equivalent view, an 11-blade aperture and a 20cm minimum focus distance. Fujifilm rates the lens as weather-resistant down to -10°C, and it takes 39mm filters.

X-E5 or X100VI?

Both cameras use the same 40.2MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor and X-Processor 5, and both have five-axis in-body stabilisation. The X-E5 takes interchangeable Fujifilm X-mount lenses, so the 23mm in this kit can be swapped.

The X100VI has a fixed 23mm F2 lens with a built-in four-stop ND filter, a lens shutter and a hybrid optical and electronic viewfinder.

What's in the box

• Fujifilm X-E5 camera body
• FUJINON XF23mmF2.8 R WR lens
• Front lens cap FLCP-39 II and rear lens cap RLCP-001
• Lens hood LH-X27 and lens hood cap LHCP-27
• Lens protective cloth
• Li-ion battery NP-W126S
• Headphone adapter
• Shoulder strap
• Clip attaching tool

Why choose it

• 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor with the X-Processor 5
• Five-axis in-body stabilisation, rated by Fujifilm at up to 7.0 stops in the centre of the frame with the XF35mmF1.4 R fitted
• Film Simulation dial with FS1 to FS3 positions for your own saved recipes
• Classic Display mode and Surround View in the viewfinder
• Internal 6.2K/30p 4:2:2 10-bit video
• Approximately 445g with battery and card; the kit lens weighs 90g