The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R and the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 73mm. The Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R with a length of 58mm, is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R's 65mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R and Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R weighs 235g, which means it is 140g (37%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR which has a weight of 375g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R and the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Focal Range
Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
21mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.