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Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Fujinon vs Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 PLUS

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Fujinon if

  • Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, environmental portraits, travel

Pick the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 PLUS if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 24 g lighter (276 g vs 300 g)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Fujinon and the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 PLUS
Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Fujinon Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 PLUS
Brand
Fujifilm
Tokina
Weight
300 g
276 g lighter
Length
63 mm shorter
72 mm
Diameter
72 mm
65 mm slimmer
Filter thread
62 mm
52 mm
Min focus distance
0.28 m closer
0.3 m
Aperture blades
7
9 more blades
Optical design
not listed
11 elements / 10 groups
Released
2013
not listed
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Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Prime both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
23mm both
Max aperture
f/1.4 both
Max magnification
0.1× both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Fujinon

The original 23mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X mount, giving about 35mm equivalent. It has a manual-clutch focus ring.

Pros

  • 35mm equivalent view
  • Manual focus clutch with distance scale
  • Distinctive rendering

Cons

  • Slower, louder autofocus than newer lenses
  • Not weather-resistant

Our notes

Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 PLUS

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