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XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II — 23mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released Sep 2021

vs

Fujifilm

XF 35mm F2 R WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 35mm F2 R WR — 35mm f/2 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$399

Launch price

Released Oct 2015

XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II is 6 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II

LandscapePortrait

Wins

2categories

XF 35mm F2 R WR

Sports & Action

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II wins 3 categories·XF 35mm F2 R WR wins 2 categories
  • BXF 35mm F2 R WR has lower Weight (170 g vs 375 g)
  • AXF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2)
  • AXF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2)
  • BXF 35mm F2 R WR has lower Length (74 mm vs 103 mm)
  • AXF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II has lower Diameter (65 mm vs 70 mm)

Key specs at a glance

XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR IIXF 35mm F2 R WR
Focal Length23 mm35 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/2
MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
StabilizationNoNo
Weight375 g170 g
Min Focus30 cm30 cm
Filter Size62 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseXF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR IIXF 35mm F2 R WR
Portrait
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
2.0Limited
Landscape
8.0Excellent
1.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
1.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Weather sealing

    Only XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/2 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/2 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    65 mm vs 70 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the XF 35mm F2 R WR

  • Weight

    170 g vs 375 g — lower is better

  • Length

    74 mm vs 103 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 30 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.15 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II

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

XF 35mm F2 R WR

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Fujifilm X mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II
XF 35mm F2 R WR
Focal length (Min)
23 mm
35 mm
Focal length (Max)
23 mm
35 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4+1 stop wider
f/2
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4+1 stop wider
f/2
Elements
10
10
Groups
8
8
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical
XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II
XF 35mm F2 R WR
Min focus distance
30 cm
30 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II
XF 35mm F2 R WR
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II
XF 35mm F2 R WR
Weight
375 g
170 g−205 g less
Length
103 mm
74 mm−29 mm less
Diameter
65 mm−5 mm less
70 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No
Diaphragm blades
11
11
XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR II
XF 35mm F2 R WR
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Fujifilm X
Format coverage
APS-C
APS-C

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.