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Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR vs Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Short answer
The Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR and Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary cover the same 23mm on the Fujifilm X mount, which puts them in direct competition. Only the Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR has weather sealing and an aperture ring.
Evenly matched on paper
Side by side
| Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR | Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm | Sigma |
| Focal length | 23mm | 23mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Optical stabilisation | No | — |
| Weather resistant | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | — |
| Linear motor | Yes | — |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | — |
| Lens construction | 15 elements in 10 groups | — |
| Special elements | 2 aspherical and 3 ED elements | — |
| Angle of view | 63.4° | — |
| Minimum focus | 0.19 m | — |
| Maximum magnification | 0.2× | — |
| Weight | 375 g | — |
| Diameter | ⌀67 mm | — |
| Length | 77.8 mm | — |
| Filter thread | ⌀58 mm | — |
Where each one is ahead
Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR
Nothing measurable in its favour.
Reasons to choose the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary
Nothing measurable in its favour.
Framing and reach
| Lens | Frames like | Horizontal view | Frame width at 10 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujinon XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR | 35 mm | 54.1° | 10.2 m |
| Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | 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 XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR | Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Birds and wildlife | Poor | Poor |
| Sports | Poor | Poor |
| Portrait | Fair | Fair |
| Travel | Very good | Very good |
| Street | Excellent | Very good |
| Weddings | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walk around | Excellent | Excellent |
| Vlogging | Fair | Fair |
| 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.
Common questions
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 XF23mmF1.4 R LM WR or the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary?
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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