XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WRvs M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PRO
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
OM System
M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PRO (2012)
From £849
Best for Portraits, events & performance photography on Micro Four Thirds
View M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PRO
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.
Portraits, Events & Performance Photography On Micro Four Thirds — M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PRO (2012): The sharpest portrait prime in the MFT system — 150mm equivalent compression and tight subject isolation that surprises full-frame shooters.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The xf 23mm f/1.4 r lm wr is the most affordable; only the xf 23mm f/1.4 r lm wr is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2022) | M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PRO (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £849 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Linear Motor (LM) AF — fast and near-silent | MSC — fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | None | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 325g | 305g |
| Dimensions | 72.6mm diameter × 74mm length | 64mm diameter × 69.1mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | 58mm 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 | M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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