XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WRvs 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
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
Sigma
85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2020)
From £1099
Best for Portraits, weddings & fashion
View 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
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.
Portraits, Weddings & Fashion — 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2020): Sony GM-class portrait quality at nearly half the price — the smart choice for budget-conscious Sony portrait photographers.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The xf 18mm f/1.4 r lm wr is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2021) | 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Linear Motor (LM) AF — fast and near-silent | High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) — fast and quiet |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 370g | 625g |
| Dimensions | 72.6mm diameter × 76.4mm length | 82.8mm diameter × 96mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | 77mm 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 | 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Low Light | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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