Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WRvs Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Fujifilm Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2022) Starting from £699 new Best for Street, travel & documentary View Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR
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Sigma Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Sigma Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2021) Starting from £699 new Best for Portraits, street & documentary View Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Street, Travel & Documentary — Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2022): The definitive wide prime for Fujifilm X-mount — bright, weather-sealed, and razor sharp from f/1.4.

Portraits, Street & Documentary — Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2021): Sigma's finest 35mm prime — exceptional optics at a price that shames the competition.

↓ Full specifications below

Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2022)Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2021)
Price £699 £699
Sensor f/1.4 (max aperture) f/1.4 (max aperture)
Video 19cm minimum focus distance 30cm minimum focus distance
Autofocus Linear motor (LM) — fast and quiet High-response linear actuator — fast and silent
Stabilisation None (relies on body IBIS) None (relies on body IBIS)
Burst Rate N/A N/A
Battery Life N/A N/A
Weight 325g 645g
Dimensions 67mm diameter × 73.3mm length 75.8mm diameter × 111.6mm length
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder N/A N/A
Screen N/A N/A
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Leica L-mount
Memory Cards N/A N/A
Connectivity N/A N/A
Genre Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WRSigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Street
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
Portrait
7.0
9.0
Wedding
7.0
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