XF 16mm f/1.4 R WRvs A7 IV
Fujifilm
XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR (2015)
From £899
Best for Street, environmental portraits & low light
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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.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.
Who should buy what
A7 IV (2021)
- Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
- Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
- A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body
Quick take: The xf 16mm f/1.4 r wr is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR (2015) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Internal focus linear motor — fast and near-silent | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS where available) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 73.5mm diameter × 73mm length | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | 67mm filter thread | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR | A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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