Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon vs Voigtlander Color-Skopar 18mm F2.8 Aspherical
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- You want autofocus (Linear motor): the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 18mm F2.8 Aspherical is manual focus only
- Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, environmental portraits, landscapes and astro
Pick the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 18mm F2.8 Aspherical if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 255 g lighter (115 g vs 370 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.2 m
- You want a compact lens: 23.5 mm vs 76 mm long
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 10 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
13 differences| Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon | Voigtlander Color-Skopar 18mm F2.8 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
370 g
|
115 g
lighter
|
| Length |
76 mm
|
23.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
67 mm
|
59.3 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
43 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
|
0.17 m
closer
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
10
more blades
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
7 elements / 5 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
Manual focus
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 18mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.15× both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Voigtlander Color-Skopar 18mm F2.8 Aspherical
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1 stop faster vs shorter
Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon vs F2 R Fujinon
1 stop faster vs 254 g lighter
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