XF 8mm f/3.5 R WRvs FE 20mm f/1.8 G
Fujifilm
XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR (2023)
From £799
Best for Architecture, interiors & creative ultra-wide work
View XF 8mm f/3.5 R 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?
Architecture, Interiors & Creative Ultra-Wide Work — XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR (2023): The widest prime in the X-mount system — unique 12mm equivalent view in a compact, affordable, weather-sealed package.
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 8mm f/3.5 r wr is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR (2023) | 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 | Internal focus stepping motor — quiet and reliable | 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 | 215g | 373g |
| Dimensions | 64.1mm diameter × 62.7mm 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 8mm f/3.5 R WR | FE 20mm f/1.8 G |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
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