XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WRvs A1 II
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 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
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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 Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
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 II (2025)
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
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 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £6,500 |
| Sensor | — | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 50.1MP |
| Video | Compatible with all Fujifilm X-mount cameras | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Linear motor (LM) — fast, quiet and accurate | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | — | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | — | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | 72.5mm × 75mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | — | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount (APS-C, 50mm full-frame equivalent) | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR | A1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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