The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR and the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D 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 23mm F1.4 R LM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D with a length of 53mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR also has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D's 60mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR and Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D 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. Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D weighs 215g, 42% (160g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR's weight of 375g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D has a 49mm 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 XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR and the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D 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.
Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D is also available in Canon EF-M and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Venus 9mm F2.8 Zero-D is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 9mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 13.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.