Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Fujifilm
79 Overall Score
vs
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR 18-55mm

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR 18-55mm

Pentax
52 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Fujifilm
80
Pentax
48
Macro
Fujifilm
78
Pentax
57
Video Cinema
Fujifilm
75
Pentax
37
Travel
Fujifilm
60
Pentax
73
Wildlife Sports
Fujifilm
70
Pentax
51
Street
Fujifilm
70
Pentax
52
Budget
Fujifilm
68
Pentax
56
Landscape
Fujifilm
64
Pentax
60
Portrait
Fujifilm
60
Pentax
31

Specifications

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mmPentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR 18-55mm
Optics
Typeprimezoom
Focal Length Min18 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max18 mm55 mm
Elements1511
Groups98
Aspherical Elements3★0
ED Elements1★—
CoatingSuper EBC coatingSuper Protect (SP) Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/1622-38★
Min Aperturef/1.43.5-5.6
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★6
Build
MountFujifilm XPentax K
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.37 kg0.23 kg★
Filter Thread62 mm52 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeLinear motor★Autofocus
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm★250 mm
Max Magnification1:6.671:2.94

Pros & Cons

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR 18-55mm

  • Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong macro (78th percentile)
  • Strong social proof (67th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)

Pricing

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR 18-55mm is CA$1,030 cheaper (5.2x less).

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm0.062score per dollar
vs
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR 18-55mm0.211score per dollar

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR 18-55mm offers 3.4x better value for money

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Amazon.ca
CA$1,274
B&H Photo
CA$1,640

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR 18-55mm

Amazon.ca
CA$244
B&H Photo
CA$252

Verdict

★ Winner: Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR 18-55mm Better at:

Travel

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