XF 16mm f/1.4 R WRvs XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR
Fujifilm
XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR (2015)
From £899
Best for Street, environmental portraits & low light
View XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR
VS
Fujifilm
XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2021)
From £899
Best for Documentary, street & environmental portrait work
View XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR
Which should you buy?
Street, Environmental Portraits & Low Light — XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR (2015): One of the finest lenses in the X-mount system — fast, sharp, weather-sealed and beautifully characterful.
Documentary, Street & Environmental Portrait Work — XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2021): A unique wide prime for Fujifilm — the 27mm equivalent perspective sits between the 24mm and 35mm equivalents for a naturally immersive feel.
Who should buy what
Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR (2015) | XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £899 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Internal focus linear motor — fast and near-silent | Linear Motor (LM) AF — fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS where available) | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 375g | 370g |
| Dimensions | 73.5mm diameter × 73mm length | 72.6mm diameter × 76.4mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 67mm filter thread | 62mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR | XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Low Light |
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