The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR and the Fujifilm 18mm F2 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 XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The Fujifilm 18mm F2 R with a length of 41mm, is 35mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Fujifilm 18mm F2 R's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR and Fujifilm 18mm F2 R to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR and the Fujifilm 18mm F2 R Size and Weight 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 18mm F2 R weighs 116g, 68% (254g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR's weight of 370g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Fujifilm X Mount
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR and the Fujifilm 18mm F2 R has the same Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
18mm but while Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Fujifilm 18mm F2 R's widest aperture value is
F2.0 .
