XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WRvs FE 20mm f/1.8 G
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
Sony
FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020)
From £849
Best for Astrophotography, landscape & environmental portraits
View FE 20mm f/1.8 G
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.
Astrophotography, Landscape & Environmental Portraits — FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020): A remarkably compact ultra-wide prime — f/1.8 at 20mm in a travel-friendly package with outstanding optical quality.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The xf 23mm f/1.4 r lm wr is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR (2022) | FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £849 |
| Sensor | Fujifilm X mount (APS-C) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Linear Motor (LM) AF — fast and near-silent | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — quiet and fast |
| Stabilisation | None | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 325g | 373g |
| Dimensions | 72.6mm diameter × 74mm length | 73.5mm diameter × 84.7mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 62mm filter thread | 67mm 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 | FE 20mm f/1.8 G |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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