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Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR vs Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR
Short answer
The Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR (16mm) and Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR (23mm) are both wide-angle lenses for the Fujifilm X mount.
Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR: 3 specs ahead
Side by side
| Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR | Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| Focal length | 16mm | 23mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Macro | No | No |
| Linear motor | No | Yes |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Lens construction | 13 elements in 11 groups | 15 elements in 10 groups |
| Special elements | 2 aspherical and 2 extra low dispersion elements | 2 aspherical and 3 ED elements |
| Angle of view | 83.2° | 63.4° |
| Minimum focus | 0.15 m | 0.19 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.21× | 0.2× |
| Weight | 375 g | 375 g |
| Diameter | ⌀73.4 mm | ⌀67 mm |
| Length | 73 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀67 mm | ⌀58 mm |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR
- Wider view 24 mm vs 35 mm
- Minimum focus 0.15 m vs 0.19 m
- Maximum magnification 0.21× vs 0.2×
- Length 73 mm vs 77.8 mm
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR
- Longer reach 35 mm vs 24 mm
- Diameter ⌀67 mm vs ⌀73.4 mm
Both have weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Neither has optical stabilisation and a macro design.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR | 24 mm | 72.6° | 14.7 m |
| Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR | 35 mm | 54.1° | 10.2 m |
The Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR gets 1.46× closer to the subject than the Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR: whatever it points at fills 1.46× more of the frame edge to edge, or 2.1× more of its area. With the Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR you would have to walk about 31% of the distance towards the subject to get the same picture — or crop it later, which leaves roughly 47% of the original pixels.
Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.
Size and weight
- Both lenses weigh the same.
- The Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR is 4.8 mm longer.
- The Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR is 6.4 mm wider.
- The Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR takes ⌀67 mm filters and the Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR ⌀58 mm, so filters are not shared.
What each one suits
| Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR | Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Poor | Fair |
| Travel | Very good | Very good |
| Street | Excellent | Excellent |
| Weddings | Very good | Excellent |
| Walk around | Very good | Excellent |
| Vlogging | Very good | Fair |
| Landscape | Excellent | Excellent |
| 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 XF16mmF1.4 R WR if
- you want more in the frame. It starts at 24 mm equivalent, against 35 mm on the other lens — interiors, landscapes and groups at close range.
Choose the Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR if
- your subject is far away. It magnifies 1.46× more, and walking closer is not always an option.
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
Do the Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR and Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR use the same filters?
No. The Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR takes ⌀67 mm and the Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR ⌀58 mm. A step-up ring lets the smaller lens use the larger filters.
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 XF16mmF1.4 R WR or the Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR?
On measurable specs the Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR leads, 3 wins against 1. That is a spec count, not a field test.
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