XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WRvs XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR
Fujifilm
XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2022)
From £799
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
View XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR
VS
Fujifilm
XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR (2023)
From £799
Best for Architecture, interiors & creative ultra-wide work
View XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR
Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2022): The definitive street prime for Fujifilm — 35mm equivalent, f/1.4, and now weather sealed with faster AF.
Architecture, Interiors & Creative Ultra-Wide Work — XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR (2023): The widest prime in the X-mount system — unique 12mm equivalent view in a compact, affordable, weather-sealed package.
Who should buy what
Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2022) | XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £799 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Linear Motor (LM) AF — fast and near-silent | Internal focus stepping motor — quiet and reliable |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 325g | 215g |
| Dimensions | 72.6mm diameter × 74mm length | 64.1mm diameter × 62.7mm 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 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR | XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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