The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 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 23mm F1.4 R is the longer of the two lenses at 63mm. The Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 with a length of 23mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8's 62mm 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 F2.8 weighs 90g, which means it is 210g (70%) lighter than the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R which has a weight of 300g.
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 23mm F2.8 has a filter size of 39mm 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 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 and the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 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
23mm but while Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
