XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WRvs A7C II
Fujifilm
XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
Starting from £699 new
Best for Everyday prime & street photography
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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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The xf 33mm f/1.4 r lm wr is the most affordable; only the xf 33mm f/1.4 r lm wr is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | — | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | Compatible with all Fujifilm X-mount cameras | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Linear motor (LM) — fast, quiet and accurate | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | — | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 360g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 72.5mm × 75mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount (APS-C, 50mm full-frame equivalent) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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