RF 85mm f/2 IS STMvs XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
Canon
RF 85mm f/2 IS STM (2020)
From £599
Best for Portraits, macro & video on Canon RF
View RF 85mm f/2 IS STM
Fujifilm
XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
From £699
Best for Everyday prime & street photography
View XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
Which should you buy?
Portraits, Macro & Video On Canon Rf — RF 85mm f/2 IS STM (2020): Outstanding value in the RF lineup — sharp, stabilised, macro-capable, and affordable for a portrait prime.
Everyday Prime & Street Photography — XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR: If you shoot Fujifilm and can only own one prime, this is it. The 50mm equivalent focal length works for almost any subject, f/1.4 gives you excellent low-light capability, and the weather resistance means it goes wherever your camera goes.
Who should buy what
XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
- Fujifilm X-mount shooters who want a single versatile prime
- Street and travel photographers who prefer a 50mm equivalent field of view
- Photographers who shoot in mixed weather conditions
- Anyone who wants the sharpest standard prime in the XF lineup
Quick take: The rf 85mm f/2 is stm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 85mm f/2 IS STM (2020) | XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £699 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | — |
| Video | N/A — lens | Compatible with all Fujifilm X-mount cameras |
| Autofocus | STM (stepping motor) — smooth and quiet for video | Linear motor (LM) — fast, quiet and accurate |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops standalone, up to 8 stops with in-body IS | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 500g | 360g |
| Dimensions | 78mm diameter × 90.5mm length | 72.5mm × 75mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | 67mm filter thread | Fujifilm X-mount (APS-C, 50mm full-frame equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 85mm f/2 IS STM | XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Macro | — | |
| Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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