Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WRvs A6400
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Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2022)
Starting from £699 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The fujifilm xf 23mm f/1.4 r lm wr is the most affordable; only the fujifilm xf 23mm f/1.4 r lm wr is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2022) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/1.4 (max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 19cm minimum focus distance | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Linear motor (LM) — fast and quiet | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 325g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 67mm diameter × 73.3mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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