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XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR

Fujifilm X Mount

XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR — 33mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm X, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$799

Launch price

Released Sep 2021

vs

Sony

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Sony E Mount

World's lightest 300mm F2.8 — 1470g with XD Linear AF, OSS, and G Master resolution.

$6,999

Launch price

Released Jan 2024

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

2categories

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Sports & ActionWildlife

TL;DR — Key differences

XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR wins 4 categories·FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS wins 1 categories
  • BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AXF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 200 cm)
  • AXF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR has lower Weight (360 g vs 1470 g)
  • AXF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR has lower Length (100 mm vs 265 mm)
  • AXF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)

Key specs at a glance

XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WRFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Focal Length33 mm300 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
MountFujifilm XSony E
CoverageAPS-CFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight360 g1470 g
Min Focus30 cm200 cm
Filter Size67 mm40.5 mm

Size and weight, to scale

XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR

70 × 100 mm

360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

124 × 265 mm

1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)

XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR is 165mm shorter and 54mm narrower than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.

XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR is 1110 g lighter than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.

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

Use caseXF 33mm F1.4 R LM WRFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Portrait
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
10.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
7.0Good
Landscape
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
8.5Excellent
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical, ED

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 200 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    360 g vs 1470 g — lower is better

  • Length

    100 mm vs 265 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 124 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Super ED, 1 ED

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it

  • Control ring

    Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.16 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

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Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR

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Full specifications

= category winner

XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Focal length (Min)
33 mm
300 mm
Focal length (Max)
33 mm
300 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
10
21
Groups
8
17
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
3 Super ED, 1 ED
XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Min focus distance
30 cm−170 cm less
200 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.16 ×+7%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
2 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Weight
360 g−1,110 g less
1470 g
Length
100 mm−165 mm less
265 mm
Diameter
70 mm−54 mm less
124 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
40.5 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Sony E
Format coverage
APS-C
Full Frame

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