Fujifilm XF23mmF2.8 R WR vs Fujifilm XF23mmF2 R WR

Which to choose

When the XF23mmF2.8 R WR suits you better

Weight90g lighter, so easier to carry

When the XF23mmF2 R WR suits you better

Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more

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

XF23mmF2.8 R WR23mm long × 61.8mm diameter
XF23mmF2 R WR51.9mm long × 60mm diameter

Specifications compared

Fujifilm XF23mmF2.8 R WR compared with Fujifilm XF23mmF2 R WR.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
Specification	Fujifilm XF23mmF2.8 R WR	Fujifilm XF23mmF2 R WR	Difference
Focal length (wide)	23mm	23mm	—
Focal length (tele)	23mm	23mm	—
Max aperture (wide)	F2.8	F2	1.0 stops darker
Max aperture (tele)	F2.8	F2	1.0 stops darker
Min focus distance	20cm	22cm	−0.02m
Max magnification	0.15×	0.13×	+0.02x
Weight	90g	180g	−90g
Length	23mm	51.9mm	−28.9mm
Diameter	61.8mm	60mm	+1.8mm
Filter size	39mm	43mm	−4mm
Released	2025	2016	+9year
Stabilization	No	No	—
Weather sealing	No	No	—
Macro	No	No	—
Autofocus	Yes	Yes	—

The difference column reads as XF23mmF2.8 R WR relative to XF23mmF2 R WR.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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