XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WRvs A6700

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2021) Starting from £899 new Best for Documentary, street & environmental portrait work View XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR
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Sony A6700 Sony A6700 (2023) Starting from £999 new Best for All-round & video View A6700

GearScore™ Verdict — 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.

All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.

↓ Full specifications below

A6700 (2023)

  • APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
  • Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
  • A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
  • Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price

Quick take: The xf 18mm f/1.4 r lm wr is the most affordable; only the xf 18mm f/1.4 r lm wr is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2021)A6700 (2023)
Price £899 £999
Sensor Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 26.0MP
Video N/A — lens 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit
Autofocus Linear Motor (LM) AF — fast and near-silent 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle)
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate N/A 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life N/A ~570 shots (CIPA)
Weight 370g 493g body only
Dimensions 72.6mm diameter × 76.4mm length 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder N/A EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen N/A 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount 62mm filter thread Sony E-mount
Memory Cards N/A Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot
Connectivity N/A USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WRA6700
Street
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Low Light
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
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