Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR 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 LM WR Fujinon if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.25 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Street, documentary, low-light work
Pick the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 40 g lighter (335 g vs 375 g)
- You prefer a newer design: released 2023 vs 2021
Spec differences
11 differences| Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon | Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Sigma
|
| Weight |
375 g
|
335 g
lighter
|
| Length |
78 mm
|
79.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
67 mm
|
65.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.19 m
closer
|
0.25 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
Stepping motor
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2021
|
2023
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- 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 LM WR Fujinon
The second-generation 23mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X, with a linear motor and weather-resistant sealing. It keeps the 35mm-equivalent view.
Pros
- Quick, quiet linear-motor focus
- Weather-resistant
- Close focus to 0.19 m
Cons
- Larger and heavier than the f/2 WR
- Larger than the first version
Our notes
Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary
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