Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR : Specifications and Opinions

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Federico Paolino

sent on 02 Agosto 2025

Pros: Yield, AF, WR, Weight, Dimensions

Cons: nothing

Opinion: Perfect lens, if you want a 35 equivalent. Used in CrossFit races in combination with the T3, it did not miss a fire, despite having movement situations in practically all directions. The performance is excellent in every area. Excellent construction, right weight and size given the quality. It's worth the money without a doubt, at least on the 26 sensor (I didn't try it on the 40MP).

Mattbo

sent on 25 Gennaio 2025

Pros: sharpness, no distortion, bokeh, build quality, handling, autofocus

Cons: nothing

Opinion: I use the lens in combination with the XT-3. I especially like the handling of this combination, because there is a very good balance between the body and the lens. The build quality is impeccable. The autofocus is fast, accurate and quiet. Image quality: excellent sharpness, beautiful colors and a nice soft bokeh. The performance in backlit situations or in situations with high contrast is very good in my opinion. Thanks to this lens, I started to love shooting with a single lens - a 35mm equivalent. I am very happy with my equipment, but I like this optic better.

Rickywebct

sent on 04 Marzo 2024

Pros: Autofocus, edge center smoothness, sharpness

Cons: Cost, size and weight slightly higher than the previous version

Opinion: Construction: solid, tropicalized lens, narrower but longer than the previous version (too bad). On a negative note, the "clutch" system for switching from automatic to manual fire mode has been removed. Autofocus: quiet, fast and accurate. Certainly better than the previous version, although not in an abysmal way which, more than anything else, suffered a bit only in low light conditions. Image quality: sharp from the wide aperture, in an almost brazen and exaggerated way (I don't dare to imagine the performance on the recent 40mpx sensors). The drop at the edges at full aperture is small to become non-existent by closing the diaphragm a little. The color is typical of Fuji, without dominants. Blurry: we are on the same levels as the old version, although the effect looks different. I think it's because there are no edges, so the transition is less gradual. In short, an excellent product that, fortunately, has lost little of its original character, without adapting to certain current trends. A universal focal length such as the equivalent 35mm focal length and a spectacular rendering mean that it can be the main lens of a kit, suitable for any occasion or situation. However, I believe that the transition from the previous version to the new one is only worthwhile if you intend to take full advantage of the innovations introduced, since the "old" 23mm 1.4 - at least on the old sensors - is still very valid today.

Gbuonomi

sent on 03 Gennaio 2024

Pros: Brightness, precision, focal length, size, ease of use, colour rendering, image rendering, waterproofing.

Cons: nobody?

Opinion: One of the best fuji lenses. Definitely the best 23mm. Especially for those who love fuji fixed lights. They have an edge. The only drawback as always is the price, but that's how it is to have this level of quality. I highly recommend it as definitive along with the 56mm f1.2, also the discontinued model which is super.

Luciano Bertelli

sent on 22 Settembre 2023

Pros: Sharpness, colors, absence of aberrations, overall embarrassing quality as it is valid....

Cons: I did not find anything (maybe the size ..)

Opinion: This is a lens of exceptional optical quality..! Sharp to all openings, beautiful colors, zero distortions .., zero aberrations ..., Fuji construction as per tradition, flare I have not found (you have to work so that it appears.... In short, a lens like few, I think it should not be missing in the kit of Fuji, with the 40 mega pixels of xt5 gives 'a hard time to the best full frame and for best I mean the flagships from over 5/6000 euros, Stra highly recommended, I would never remove it from the camera.

Preben Elkjaer

sent on 29 Agosto 2023

Pros: Image quality, construction, tropicalization, AF

Cons: A little bigger than the old 23

Opinion: Lens with impeccable image quality: if you love 35mm on full format, this is a lens not to be missed. Compared to the old, it is better in every respect while retaining enough of the character of the original. The blur is soft and progressive, really nice (obviously on APS-C wide-angle side you pay a little more duty in the detachment of the planes than the FF). Fast and precise Af, construction according to Fuji tradition. Minimum distance of MAF really short. Only cons: a bit bigger than the old 23. But they remain perfect size and weights on an X-Tx, or X-Hx.

Chewbecca98

sent on 09 Luglio 2023

Pros: D-E-F-I-N-I-T-I-V-O Perfect optical rendering, full fujifilm look, instant autofocus, tropicalization, dimensions

Cons: Cost (?)

Opinion: I had all the 23mm available for FUJIFILM system, f2 Fuji, f1.4 Fuji MK1 and 2x 1.4 viltrox (due to poor quality control) and now I've come to this. It has nothing to do with any other of the aforementioned 23mm. It's just perfect: absolute sharpness at any aperture, no signs of chromatic aberrations, instant focus, perfectly resistant rings. I was afraid of losing that very particular look of the 1.4 Fujifilm MK1, but in reality I had to change my mind, it kept much of that charm, but improved everything else. Tested on my X-T5 and X-H2 it makes its best, but I guess it's a pleasure even on older systems. If you like the equivalent 35mm, this is the lens to have without ifs and buts. Personally I think it is worth the investment compared to the MK1 even just for tropicalization, beyond the optical yield, which allows you to always use it without thoughts.

user63757

sent on 30 Gennaio 2023

Pros: Perfect, construction, fine sharpness at the outermost corners, rings.

Cons: Nobody.

Opinion: Arrived an hour ago tried to make comparison with my 18 1.4 but difficult to distinguish which better of the two I immediately notice less internal movements optical group much less noisy than the 18 1.4 Fuji and I like this on the 23 1.4 WR. Tried yield on distances near and far but nothing to complain I would say perfect and I could not cause chromatic aberrations in difficult conditions certainly much better than the 23 2.0 / 23 1.4 flare etc. I would say good behavior this 23 1.4 WR I like more than the 33 1.4 but maybe even personal matter I do not like focal 33mm. Also tried AF eyes since I had read some complaints, try with X-H2 + 23 1.4 WR I say only fabulous behavior. Also interesting that ring to adjust the aperture on this 23 1.4 WR I would say perfect with clicks on 33 1.4 maybe a moment too 18 1.4 too I leave but long ago slipped fallen to the ground since then the diaphragm 18 1.4 became perfect and fortunately the optics did not immediately harm. If I remove even the small defect that the 18 1.4 noise internal movement optical group this 23 1.4 WR I can not find weak point then my evaluation remains without cons. If someone has not yet tried these new WR 1.4 Fujifilm will be impressed by the quality especially if used with new 40 MP sensors at full aperture not comparable with other fixed lenses Fuji let alone zoom we also recommend a focal length 23mm as a perfect all-rounder.

user213929

sent on 14 Giugno 2022

Pros: Crisp at TA, af optimized for video, contained distortions, contained vignetting, closed aperture star effect, record-breaking minimum focusing distance, Fuji colors kept at 100%, lightweight, tropicalized

Cons: The abbreviation OIS is missing, but it would not have been so clear for lack of some optical group for the management of spaces

Opinion: The 23 Fuji 1.4 R WR is a separate category from the other 23 mm simil 35mm , the viltrox is cold and not optimized for the ibis of Fuji camera bodies , the 23 f2 wr has fewer fields of use and the focus is not bad but it is not like this 1.4 II , the 23 1.4 old Fuji fails to keep up in the slightest with this new in every comparison is sawn . This 23 mm 1.4 II represents a fundamental lens to manage ceremonies between video and photo leads you to a unique solution on a stabilized body, I would be willing to sell the Fuji 50 1.0 wr and my other two bodies to mount this wonder on an xh2 , I would manage everything great with a single solution , on ff there is no 35 mm f 2 with the intrinsic qualities of this lens , the same SONY GMs would be in trouble with this wonder

Colorquest3

sent on 01 Maggio 2022

Pros: Tropicalization, lightning fast and silent autofocus, extreme sharpness

Cons: Weight and lack of the clutch-system (compared to the previous one)

Opinion: I owned the previous XF 23mm 1.4, and I changed it to this new version: I didn't regret it at all. The tropicalization, the very fast and silent autofocus, and the extreme sharpness even at f 1.4, are worth the passage. Perhaps the only flaw is the weight, not entirely negligible but that in any case on an X-Pro 3 remains very well balanced, but you have to get used to it (especially if you come from Fujicron f. 2 optics). Exceptional optics, the best (for me) travel companion as a handyman (Repotage/Street and Portrait), highly recommended.

Kame

sent on 26 Febbraio 2022

Pros: Lightweight, compact, stellar resolution, blurry and build quality

Cons: It looks like a toy compared to the old 23 1.4. But maybe it's not really a con

Opinion: Taken in hand looks like a toy compared to the old 23 1.4. Then you mount it and start shooting and... O_O was impressed. Stellar optical resolution, great blur, great AF. Little else to say, a modern and practical perspective that does not regret the old 23 1.4 in anything. Extremely happy with the gearbox. Fujifilm does not joke and makes another gem to carry around jaunty pulling out impeccable shots.