Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WRvs A7 II
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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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2022) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/1.4 (max aperture) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | 19cm minimum focus distance | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Linear motor (LM) — fast and quiet | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 325g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 67mm diameter × 73.3mm length | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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