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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S 400mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S 400mm

Nikon
50 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Fujifilm
80
Nikon
59
Macro
Fujifilm
78
Nikon
54
Video Cinema
Fujifilm
75
Nikon
54
Wildlife Sports
Fujifilm
70
Nikon
56
Street
Fujifilm
70
Nikon
43
Budget
Fujifilm
68
Nikon
45
Landscape
Fujifilm
64
Nikon
56
Travel
Fujifilm
60
Nikon
39
Portrait
Fujifilm
60
Nikon
42

Specifications

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mmNikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S 400mm
Optics
Typeprimesuper-telephoto
Focal Length Min18 mm400 mm
Focal Length Max18 mm400 mm
Elements1525
Groups919
Aspherical Elements3★0
ED Elements12★
CoatingSuper EBC coatingNano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings
Aperture
Max Aperturef/16f/22
Min Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountFujifilm XNikon F
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.37 kg★3.80 kg
Filter Thread62 mm46 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeLinear motor★Autofocus
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—5.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm★2.50 m
Max Magnification1:6.671:6.25

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)

Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S 400mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (75th percentile)
  • Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm is $6,848 cheaper (7.5x less).

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm0.075score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S 400mm0.006score per dollar

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm offers 12.5x better value for money

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

Newegg
$1,049
Best Buy
$1,050
Amazon
$1,199
B&H Photo
$1,199
Adorama
$1,199

Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S 400mm

Adorama
$7,897
Amazon
$7,897
B&H Photo
$7,897

Verdict

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

Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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