Fujifilm XF18mmF1.4 R LM WRvsFujifilm XF18mmF2 R
XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR
18mm / F1.4
27mm equiv.
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XF18mmF2 R
18mm / F2
27mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the XF18mmF2 R suits you better
- Weight254g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR75.6mm long × 68.8mm diameter
- XF18mmF2 R33.7mm long × 64.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Fujifilm XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR | Fujifilm XF18mmF2 R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 18mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 18mm | 18mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 18cm | +0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.14× | +0.01x |
| Weight | 370g | 116g | +254g |
| Length | 75.6mm | 33.7mm | +41.9mm |
| Diameter | 68.8mm | 64.5mm | +4.3mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 52mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2012 | +9year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR relative to XF18mmF2 R.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR
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XF18mmF2 R
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