This is a travel zoom and not a macro lens (by the way, it doesn't have the best reputation but I would recommend the German Fuji X Forum). The closest focusing distance is 45cm. However, you can shorten the closest focusing distance with extension rings or close-up lenses. What does "very wide things" mean? 135mm on an APS-C camera corresponds to a medium telephoto. For wildlife photography I would recommend the XF 100-400. 135mm is too short for that. By the way, the XF 55-200 is a good choice as a supplement if you already have a standard zoom such as the 18-55. An 18-135 is not much use there.