XF 16mm f/1.4 R WRvs NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
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
VS
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (2018)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday photography
View NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
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.
Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (2018): One of the best 35mm lenses available — compact, sharp, and the ideal daily prime for Z-mount.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The nikkor z 35mm f/1.8 s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR (2015) | NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £849 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | Nikon Z mount (full-frame) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Internal focus linear motor — fast and near-silent | Multi-Focus System (two AF groups) — fast and quiet |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS where available) | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 375g | 370g |
| Dimensions | 73.5mm diameter × 73mm length | 73mm diameter × 86mm 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 | NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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