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
Artra Lab Latalumen 12mm f/2 12mm

Artra Lab Latalumen 12mm f/2 12mm

Artra Lab
53 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Fujifilm
80
Artra Lab
41
Macro
Fujifilm
78
Artra Lab
67
Video Cinema
Fujifilm
75
Artra Lab
34
Wildlife Sports
Fujifilm
70
Artra Lab
32
Street
Fujifilm
70
Artra Lab
48
Budget
Fujifilm
68
Artra Lab
44
Landscape
Fujifilm
64
Artra Lab
50
Travel
Fujifilm
60
Artra Lab
46
Portrait
Fujifilm
60
Artra Lab
38

Specifications

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mmArtra Lab Latalumen 12mm f/2 12mm
Optics
Typeprimeprime
Focal Length Min18 mm12 mm
Focal Length Max18 mm12 mm
Elements1512
Groups99
Aspherical Elements3★2
ED Elements12★
CoatingSuper EBC coatinglow-reflective multilayer coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/16f/22
Min Aperturef/1.4f/2
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades910★
Build
MountFujifilm XNikon Z
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.37 kg0.28 kg★
Filter Thread62 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeLinear motor★manual focus only
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm200 mm
Max Magnification1:6.67★—

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)

Artra Lab Latalumen 12mm f/2 12mm

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong build (78th percentile)
  • Strong optical (77th percentile)
  • Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Artra Lab Latalumen 12mm f/2 12mm is CA$936 cheaper (3.8x less).

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm0.062score per dollar
vs
Artra Lab Latalumen 12mm f/2 12mm0.155score per dollar

Artra Lab Latalumen 12mm f/2 12mm offers 2.5x 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

Artra Lab Latalumen 12mm f/2 12mm

B&H Photo
CA$338

Verdict

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

Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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