Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR lens

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR - The basic lens of the new era

The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR is in every way better than its predecessor. It cuts a diamond that has been, albeit a diamond, very unpolished. The lens produces a wider normal lens angle of view (35mm cinema size), and is particularly well suited to street photography or environmental potshots. The old one was excellent, but now the aim is to maximise perfection. The excellent f/1.4 aperture works brilliantly on the slightly smaller APS-C sensor, and provides beautiful background highlighting and a cartoon depth of field range. The redesigned autofocus is shockingly fast (o.04 seconds) and weather protection gives a professional finish.

The optical formula is bolded to 15 elements in 10 groups, and within that there are two aspherical elements, and 3 (three!!) ED elements. All of this touches optical perfection in the final result. The Super EBC coatings, together with the special elements, create a contrasty and colour-saturated image without chromatic aberrations or haze.

The powerful and accurate linear autofocus motor will not let you down. Minimal focus breathing and precise manual focus make this the ideal glass for video as well. The closest focusing distance of 19cm measured from the sensor delivers 0.2X magnification. The dimmer blades, of which there are nine, are rounded.

The softening of the background is quite pleasing from this trap.

The frame is entirely metal.

Main features

• Standard lens for Fuji APS-C X system
• Highly luminous f/1.4
• Beautiful outline and bokeh
• Compact size
• Aukkorengas
• Closest focusing distance 30cm
• Two Aspherista elements
• Three ED elements

Technical specifications

• 23 mm focal length (35mm cinema equivalent)
• Viewing angle: 63,4°
• Maximum aperture f/1.4
• Minimum aperture f/16
• Optical structure 15 elements in 10 groups
• Shortest focusing distance 19 cm
• Maximum magnification: 0,2X
• Filter thread 58 mm
• Dimensions 67 x 77,8 mm
• Weight approx. 375 g