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Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR vs Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2

Short answer

The Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR (10–24mm) and Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 (23mm) are both wide-angle lenses for the Fujifilm X mount. The Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 is the faster lens at f/1.2 against f/4 on the Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR. Only the Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR has weather sealing, optical stabilisation, an aperture ring, and autofocus.

Evenly matched on paper

Side by side

Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2
Brand Fujifilm Voigtlander
Focal length 10–24mm 23mm
35mm equivalent 15–36mm 35mm
Maximum aperture f/4 f/1.2
Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Autofocus Yes Manual focus
Optical stabilisation Yes —
Weather resistant Yes —
Aperture ring Yes —
Macro No —
Linear motor No —
Minimum aperture f/22 —
Aperture blades 7 —
Lens construction 14 elements in 10 groups —
Special elements 4 aspherical, 4 ED elements —
Angle of view 110°-61.2° —
Minimum focus 0.24 m —
Maximum magnification 0.16× —
Weight 385 g —
Diameter ⌀77.6 mm —
Length 87 mm —
Filter thread ⌀72 mm —

Where each one is ahead

Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR

  • Wider view 15 mm vs 35 mm
  • Autofocus Yes vs Manual focus

Reasons to choose the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2

  • Maximum aperture f/1.2 vs f/4

Framing and reach

Lens Frames like Horizontal view Frame width at 10 m
Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR 15–36 mm 99.2°–52.2° 23.5–9.8 m
Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 35 mm 54.1° 10.2 m

Both lenses frame essentially the same view, so the choice comes down to aperture, size and handling rather than reach.

Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.

What each one suits

Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WRVoigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2
Birds and wildlife Poor Poor
Sports Poor Poor
Portrait Poor Fair
Travel Excellent Good
Street Good Excellent
Weddings Good Very good
Walk around Good Very good
Vlogging Excellent Poor
Landscape Excellent Good
Macro Poor Poor

Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.

Cameras that take both

Both lenses fit every interchangeable-lens X Series body — 34 in our list. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series cannot take them.

Which one to choose

Choose the Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR if

  • you want more in the frame. It starts at 15 mm equivalent, against 35 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.

Choose the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2 if

  • low light is the priority. At f/1.2 it lets in 3.5 stops more than f/4 — faster shutter speeds indoors and softer backgrounds.

Everything above comes from published specifications. How sharp each lens is, how quickly it focuses and what its pictures look like are not in any spec sheet, so this comparison does not try to judge them.

Common questions

Which is better in low light, the Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR or the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2?

The Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2. At f/1.2 against f/4 it gathers 3.5 stops more light, which matters without flash and for background blur. Stabilisation can offset some of that for still subjects, but not for moving ones.

Will both lenses fit my camera?

Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so they fit any X Series camera with interchangeable lenses. They do not fit fixed-lens models such as the X100 series or GFX bodies.

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Which is better, the Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR or the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm F1.2?

On paper they come out even across 22 compared specs. What is left is handling and today’s price, which this page does not measure.

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