The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 and the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R 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 GF 23mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R with a length of 63mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R's 72mm diameter.
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 23mm F1.4 R weighs 300g, 64% (545g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4's weight of 845g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 23mm F4:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
23mm but while Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 has the fastest aperture of
F4, the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
