The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X and the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 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. Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R with a length of 58mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 65mm.
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, 14% (41g) lighter than the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X's weight of 276g.
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 Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X and the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 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
Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X 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 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.
