Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Fujinon vs Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Fujinon if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 35 g lighter (300 g vs 335 g)
- You want a compact lens: 63 mm vs 79.2 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, environmental portraits, travel
Pick the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.28 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.14× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2023 vs 2013
Spec differences
10 differences| Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R Fujinon | Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Sigma
|
| Weight |
300 g
lighter
|
335 g
|
| Length |
63 mm
shorter
|
79.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
72 mm
|
65.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
|
0.14×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Stepping motor
|
| Released |
2013
|
2023
|
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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
- 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
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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