Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
Fujifilm
79 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
Yongnuo
64 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 | Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super EBC coating | Nano-multilayer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Digital Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | 0.1x |
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)
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm0.075score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm0.257score per dollar
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm offers 3.4x 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 4 of 21 specs.
