XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WRvs FE 20mm f/1.8 G
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
Sony
FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020)
From £849
Best for Astrophotography, landscape & environmental portraits
View FE 20mm f/1.8 G
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.
Astrophotography, Landscape & Environmental Portraits — FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020): A remarkably compact ultra-wide prime — f/1.8 at 20mm in a travel-friendly package with outstanding optical quality.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The fe 20mm f/1.8 g is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2021) | FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £849 |
| 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 | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — quiet and fast |
| Stabilisation | None | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 370g | 373g |
| Dimensions | 72.6mm diameter × 76.4mm length | 73.5mm diameter × 84.7mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | 67mm 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 | FE 20mm f/1.8 G |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
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