Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Fujinon vs Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR 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 F2 R Fujinon is lighter by 64g.
- Fujifilm XF 18mm F2 R Fujinon goes wider (18mm vs 23mm).
- Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR Fujinon reaches further (23mm vs 18mm).
| Spec | XF 18mm F2 R Fujinon | XF 23mm F2 R WR Fujinon |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 18mm (wider) | 23mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Weight g | 116 (lighter) | 180 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 43 |
| Length mm | 41.0 | 52.0 |
| Diameter mm | 65.0 | 60.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.18 (closer focusing) | 0.22 |
| Weather sealed | n/a | Yes |
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
Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR Fujinon
Compact weather-resistant 23mm f/2 prime for Fujifilm X, giving about 35mm equivalent. It weighs about 180 g.
Pros
- Compact and light
- Weather-resistant
- Quick focus
Cons
- f/2 is less bright than f/1.4
- Less background blur than the f/1.4 version