XF 16mm f/1.4 R WRvs XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
Fujifilm
XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR (2015)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Street, environmental portraits & low light
View XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR
Fujifilm
XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
Starting from £699 new
Best for Everyday prime & street photography
View XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
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 xf 33mm f/1.4 r lm wr is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR (2015) | XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £699 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | — |
| Video | N/A — lens | Compatible with all Fujifilm X-mount cameras |
| Autofocus | Internal focus linear motor — fast and near-silent | Linear motor (LM) — fast, quiet and accurate |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS where available) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 375g | 360g |
| Dimensions | 73.5mm diameter × 73mm 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 | XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR | XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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