XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WRvs NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
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
VS
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (2018)
From £849
Best for Street, travel & everyday photography
View NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Which should you buy?
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.
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 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2021) | 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 | Linear Motor (LM) AF — fast and near-silent | Multi-Focus System (two AF groups) — fast and quiet |
| Stabilisation | None | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 370g | 370g |
| Dimensions | 72.6mm diameter × 76.4mm length | 73mm diameter × 86mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | 62mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR | NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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