Fujifilm
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
Fujifilm X Mount
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR — 16mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.
$999
Launch priceReleased Apr 2015
Sony
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Feb 2023
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 7.8 years newer.
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Wins
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AXF 16mm F1.4 R WR has lower Weight (375 g vs 516 g)
- AXF 16mm F1.4 R WR has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 41 cm)
- AXF 16mm F1.4 R WR has lower Diameter (65 mm vs 80.6 mm)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Length (96 mm vs 103 mm)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has higher Max magnification (0.16 × vs 0.15 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareXF 16mm F1.4 R WR
⌀65 × 103 mm
375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
⌀81 × 96 mm
516 g (1.14 lb / 18.20 oz)
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR is 7mm longer and 16mm narrower than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR is 141 g lighter than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
- ✓
Weight
375 g vs 516 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 41 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
65 mm vs 80.6 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it
- ✓
Length
96 mm vs 103 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.16 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/1.4
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/1.4
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.