Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon vs Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 Aspherical
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon if
- You want autofocus (Linear motor): the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 Aspherical is manual focus only
- Our notes say it suits: Street, documentary, low-light work
Pick the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 Aspherical if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 156 g lighter (219 g vs 375 g)
- You want a compact lens: 43.8 mm vs 78 mm long
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
13 differences| Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon | Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Voigtlander
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
| Weight |
375 g
|
219 g
lighter
|
| Length |
78 mm
|
43.8 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
67 mm
|
59.3 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
46 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.19 m
|
0.18 m
closer
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
12
more blades
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 6 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
- 23mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.2× 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
Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 Aspherical
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