Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
Fujifilm
79 Overall Score
vs
Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro 100mm
Samyang
28 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Street
Budget
Landscape
Travel
Portrait
Specifications
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm | Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 15 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super EBC coating | Ultra Multi-Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.37 kg★ | 0.73 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 307 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67 | 1:1 |
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)
Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro 100mm
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm0.075score per dollar
vs
Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro 100mm0.114score per dollar
Samyang 100mm f/2.8 ED UMC Macro 100mm offers 1.5x better value for money
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.
