Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon vs Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Fujinon
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Fujinon is lighter by 254g.
| Spec | XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon | XF 18mm F2 R Fujinon |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 18mm | 18mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Af motor | Linear motor | n/a |
| Weight g | 370 | 116 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 62 | 52 |
| Length mm | 76.0 | 41.0 |
| Diameter mm | 67.0 | 65.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.2 | 0.18 (closer focusing) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon
A fast weather-resistant 27mm-equivalent wide prime for X-mount with a linear motor. It weighs about 370 g and takes 62mm filters.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Weather resistant
- Linear motor AF
- Close focus 0.2 m
Cons
- Larger than the 18mm f/2
- No stabilization
Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Fujinon
One of the original X-mount primes, a pancake-like 18mm f/2 that weighs only about 116 g. It takes 52mm filters and focuses as close as 0.18 m.
Pros
- Very small and light at 116 g
- f/2 aperture
- Close focus 0.18 m
- Aperture ring on the lens
Cons
- Autofocus is slow and noisy by current standards
- Not weather sealed
- Corner softness wide open