XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WRvs A1
Fujifilm
XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
Starting from £699 new
Best for Everyday prime & street photography
View XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
Sony
A1 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sport, wildlife, portrait & hybrid shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Everyday Prime & Street Photography — XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR: If you shoot Fujifilm and can only own one prime, this is it. The 50mm equivalent focal length works for almost any subject, f/1.4 gives you excellent low-light capability, and the weather resistance means it goes wherever your camera goes.
Professional Sport, Wildlife, Portrait & Hybrid Shooting — A1 (2021): 50MP, 30fps, 8K — the Sony A1 is the most complete professional camera ever made.
Who should buy what
XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
- Fujifilm X-mount shooters who want a single versatile prime
- Street and travel photographers who prefer a 50mm equivalent field of view
- Photographers who shoot in mixed weather conditions
- Anyone who wants the sharpest standard prime in the XF lineup
A1 (2021)
- Professional photographers who need resolution and speed without compromise
- Sports and wildlife photographers demanding the absolute fastest Sony
- Studio and fashion photographers who also shoot sport or events
- A9 III or A7R V owners who want a single body that does everything
Quick take: The xf 33mm f/1.4 r lm wr is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR | A1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | — | 50.1MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | — | 50.1MP |
| Video | Compatible with all Fujifilm X-mount cameras | 8K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Linear motor (LM) — fast, quiet and accurate | Real-time Tracking, AI subject recognition — 759 phase-detect points |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 30fps electronic with full AF/AE |
| Battery Life | — | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g | 737g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 72.5mm × 75mm | 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification, 240fps |
| Screen | — | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount (APS-C, 50mm full-frame equivalent) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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