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Brand | Fujifilm |
Focal Length Description | 23mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 35mm) |
Lens Type | Wide Angle |
Compatible Mountings | Fujifilm X |
Camera Lens Description | 23 millimetres |
About this item
- 35mm equivalent F1.4 lens, Fully compatible with FUJIFILM X-Mount
- Focus range : Normal- 0.6m - ∞, Macro : 28cm - ∞, Focal length: f=23mm ,Max. magnification: 0.1x
- Seven round-edged aperture blades, which offer 22 stops in 1/3 EV steps
- Lens elements treated with Fujifilm’s multilayer HT-EBC (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating)
- 1 lens group consisting of 3 cemented lens elements and 1 aspheric lens element
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lens type | Wide Angle | Standard | Wide Angle | Standard | Wide Angle | Wide Angle |
compatible mountings | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
focus type | Micromotor | Manual Focus, Auto Focus | Auto Focus, Manual Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Manual Focus |
minimum focal length | 23 millimeters | 33 millimeters | 23 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 27 millimeters | 50 millimeters |
max focal length | 23 millimeters | — | — | 35 millimeters | — | 50 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 23 millimeters | 33 millimeters | 23 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 27 millimeters | 25 millimeters |
From the manufacturer
Product Overview
The premium wide-angle lens designed to maximize the performance of the Fujifilm X-Trans CMOS sensor for the highest picture quality. With a focal length equivalent to 35mm*, the lens is suitable for a wide range of applications including portraits and landscapes as well as more general photography. The fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 allows you to shoot hand-held in low light conditions, where zoom lenses would introduce camera shake, plus it creates beautiful bokeh for artistic images. Lens distortion has been reduced to the absolute minimum using only optical rather than digital correction, thereby delivering the highest possible picture quality. The rounded seven-blade diaphragm ensures smooth bokeh even when shooting portraits or product shots at a medium aperture to maintain reasonable depth-of-field.
* 35mm format equivalent
Specifications
Type: XF23mmF1.4 R
Lens configuration: 11 elements in 8 groups (includes 1 aspherical element)
Focal length: f=23mm
35mm format equivalent: 35mm
Angle of view: 63.4°
Max. aperture: F1.4
Min. aperture: F16
Aperture control
Number of blades: 7(rounded diaphragm opening)
Step size: 1/3EV (22 steps)
Focus range
Normal: 0.6m - ∞
Macro: 28cm - ∞
Max. magnification: 0.1x
External dimensions : Diameter x Length* (approx.): ø72mm x 63mm
*distance from camera lens mount flange
Weight* (approx.): 300g
*excluding caps and hoods
Filter size: ø62mm
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The FUJINON XF23mm F1.4 R has a focal length equivalent of a 35mm lens, and is ideal for a wide range of applications including portraits and landscapes, as well as everyday photography. The fast maximum aperture of F/1.4 allows users to shoot hand-held in low light conditions and achieve sharp images, while also delivering beautiful bokeh for artistic images. Ideal Lens for Everyday Photography The new FUJINON XF23mm F1.4 R provides enhanced resolving power with crisp contrast to draw maximum performance out of the highly descriptive X-Trans CMOS sensor. The fast F/1.4 aperture allows the user to reduce blurring in low light conditions and achieve stunning shallow depth to field photography. The FUJINON XF23mm F1.4 R features a camera-to-subject distance indicator and a depth-of-field scale on the barrel. Both are useful when manually pre-focusing to capture a fast moving subject, or minimize the shutter lag to capture a fleeting moment. Lens distortion has been reduced to an absolute minimum using only optical rather than digital correction, thereby delivering the highest possible picture quality. The rounded seven-blade diaphragm ensures smooth bokeh even when shooting portraits or product shots at a medium aperture to maintain reasonable depth-of-field. High Speed Autofocus The FUJINON XF23mm F1.4 R uses an internal focusing system which incorporates a lens group consisting of three cemented lens elements and one aspheric lens element in order to keep weight down. Additionally, the built-in high-torque DC coreless motor delivers ultra-fast AF performance for the most demanding shooting opportunities. All lens elements are treated with Fujifilm’s multilayer HT-EBC (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating) which delivers enhanced durability and ensures an even spread of light across the sensor. Compact Size and Premium Design The FUJINON XF23mm F1.4 R weighs 10.6oz and measures just 2.84” in length making it the most compact and lightweight lens in its class. Metal parts are used for the focus and aperture rings, which are designed to give just the right amount of torque and feel.
From the Manufacturer
Ideal Lens for Everyday Photography
The new FUJINON XF23mm F1.4 R provides enhanced resolving power with crisp contrast to draw maximum performance out of the highly descriptive X-Trans CMOS sensor. The fast F/1.4 aperture allows the user to reduce blurring in low light conditions and achieve stunning shallow depth to field photography.
The FUJINON XF23mm F1.4 R features a camera-to-subject distance indicator and a depth-of-field scale on the barrel. Both are useful when manually pre-focusing to capture a fast moving subject, or minimize the shutter lag to capture a fleeting moment.
Lens distortion has been reduced to an absolute minimum using only optical rather than digital correction, thereby delivering the highest possible picture quality. The rounded seven-blade diaphragm ensures smooth bokeh even when shooting portraits or product shots at a medium aperture to maintain reasonable depth-of-field.
High Speed Autofocus
The FUJINON XF23mm F1.4 R uses an internal focusing system which incorporates a lens group consisting of three cemented lens elements and one aspheric lens element in order to keep weight down. Additionally, the built-in high-torque DC coreless motor delivers ultra-fast AF performance for the most demanding shooting opportunities.
All lens elements are treated with Fujifilm’s multilayer HT-EBC (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating) which delivers enhanced durability and ensures an even spread of light across the sensor.
Compact Size and Premium Design
The FUJINON XF23mm F1.4 R weighs 10.6oz and measures just 2.84” in length making it the most compact and lightweight lens in its class. Metal parts are used for the focus and aperture rings, which are designed to give just the right amount of torque and feel.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.48 x 2.83 x 2.83 inches |
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Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
ASIN | B00EZ8BEXK |
Item model number | 16405575 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #269 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 5, 2013 |
Manufacturer | Fujifilm |
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Customers like the quality, image quality, sharpness, and focus of the camera lenses. They mention that it's built very well, produces wonderful images, and has fantastic optics. Some appreciate the focus switch mechanic and the clutch for auto/manual focus. Overall, customers are happy with the performance, speed, aperture, and brightness of the lens.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it feels very solid, is built very well, and has a fantastic optical quality. Some say that it's one of the best lenses in the system and is perfect for travel and reportage-type shooting. It's also sharp, fast, and built like a tank.
"...And it shows immediately upon picking it up. The lens is solidly built, beautifully crafted, and strikes one as being even more expensive than it is...." Read more
"...It focuses very fast and pretty accurate.However, the reason that I returned within a week was that it made pretty loud noise when focusing...." Read more
"...The build is solid like the other current 2nd generation prime that's out, the 14mm f/2.8. Solid metal and glass. Excellent focus switch mechanic...." Read more
"...The lens is extremely well built, especially compared with fujifilm's first generation of lenses - the 18, 35, 60 - and the 300g heft really feels..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it is capable of producing wonderful images, even wide open. Customers also appreciate the bokeh and the contrast of the images. The optics are fantastic and the lens renders very nicely. The sharpness, rendering, and color delivered by this lens is incredible and sometimes spectacular. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and performance of this lens.
"...The images that result can be highly impressive, sometimes spectacular, and with that huge aperture, not only is low-light shooting easily possible,..." Read more
"...It is very good looking and compact. IQ really depends very much on the light of the environment...." Read more
"...Image quality is superb. Sharp wide open. Excellent bokeh. Excellent Contrast. Excellent color...." Read more
"...nice bokeh of a soft and creamy nature and renders images with beautiful contrast and colour depth...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is incredibly sharp, produces very sharp subjects, and is sharp wide open.
"...can yield lovely images that are deeply colorful, punchy, and impressively sharp...." Read more
"...The color from 23mm is simply awesome and it is sharper and better detailed everywhere even shoot wide open...." Read more
"...Image quality is superb. Sharp wide open. Excellent bokeh. Excellent Contrast. Excellent color...." Read more
"...The lens is extremely sharp wide open, allows you to take photos with nice bokeh of a soft and creamy nature and renders images with beautiful..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the focus of the camera lens. They mention that it focuses very fast, is extremely sharp, and has an excellent focus switch mechanic. The clutch for auto/manual focus makes switching between modes easy and fast, and the focus scale built into the lens makes it easy to adjust the focus.
"...It focuses very fast and pretty accurate.However, the reason that I returned within a week was that it made pretty loud noise when focusing...." Read more
"...Solid metal and glass. Excellent focus switch mechanic...." Read more
"...The focus by wire MF ring is extremely smooth and I love the convenience of pulling the ring back to put the camera into MF override when in AF mode...." Read more
"...nice build quality and the clickable focus ring to adjust to manual is a really nice touch- nice bokeh, esp...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. They say it is brilliant in every way, a great lens for this system, and they are very pleased with the results. The clutch MF feels great and is well implemented, and the build quality is amazing. The performance is amazing and it renders very nicely. It is extremely well behaved, and customers are happy with the performance. It's perfect for everyday scenes and walking around town for candid street shots.
"...++ Huge F/1.4 light-gathering aperture that lets you get great bokeh and also shoot in low-light situations..." Read more
"...This lens is great for general purpose use, street photography, and environmental portraitures, landscapes, etc...." Read more
"...Virtually no distortion, no flare, no problems. The glass is housed in a solid metal body that should last a lifetime or two...." Read more
"...Optics are fantastic. The lens renders very nicely, and is extremely well behaved even wide open. Shoot at f/1.4 with impunity...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the camera lenses. They mention it's very fast, the delivery is fast, and the performance is super. Customers also say the lens is astonishingly sharp, fast to focus, and built like a tank.
"...My last suggestion is to buy it from amazon. Delivery is fast and you are trusted...." Read more
"...It's sharp, fast, and- has a focus scale built into the lens so that those of us who like to zone focus can do so with ease...." Read more
"...It's all true- astonishingly sharp, fast to focus and built like a tank...." Read more
"Great fast lens with outstanding image quality. The push-pull switch between manual and autofocus took a while to get used to, but works well." Read more
Customers like the aperture of the camera lenses. They say it has a wonderful focal length, the optics are fantastic, and the aperture ring is lovely. They also mention that the lens is wide enough to shoot a landscape and has s a very acceptable minimum focusing distance.
"...This means that, in spite of its huge aperture (and its relatively high cost), the size and weight of the lens are nowhere near those made for APS-C..." Read more
"...Wide enough to shoot a landscape, but not wide enough to really distort people...." Read more
"...The focal length is wide enough to shoot landscapes and street scenes, while being just intimate enough to focus on a single subject...." Read more
"...It is my favorite angle of view and has a wonderfully wide (f/1.4) aperture for low light/low ISO situations...." Read more
Customers like the brightness of the lens. They say it's a great lens that's good in low light, has a huge F/1.4 light-gathering aperture, and is pretty quick to focus in good light. Some mention that there's an acceptable amount of loss of contrast, but overall, most are happy with the brightness and clarity of the product.
"...spectacular, and with that huge aperture, not only is low-light shooting easily possible, but out-of-focus bokeh can be very well achieved...." Read more
"...I like my xc kit lenses because they are superb for outdoors under daylight...." Read more
"...The resulting photo colors are accurate, the exposure is bright, and the image is sharp. I have yet to be disappointed." Read more
"...Shot it with the sun shooting directly at it. An acceptable amount of loss of contrast, considering I was pushing it so hard. Easily recoverable...." Read more
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What makes this particular lens unique is that it offers this wide-angle/large aperture specification for the mirrorless Fuji X-mount system. This means that, in spite of its huge aperture (and its relatively high cost), the size and weight of the lens are nowhere near those made for APS-C or full-frame cameras, while nevertheless offering similar performance.
Some will argue, not unconvincingly, that this Fuji XF model may actually outperform equivalent lenses for other platforms. Since the entire Fuji "XF" line of lenses has earned consistently strong reviews over time, this comes as really no surprise. My own experience with the XF 14mm, XF 35mm, the XF 55-200mm, and the XF 27mm Fuji lenses have certainly been the same: these are remarkable lenses that can yield superb photos, and I continue to marvel at just how good some of the results can be. I can also chime in with the chorus concerning the XF 23mm, which, although I've only been using this past week, can confirm that the consensus view is correct. This is an impressive lens by nearly any standard. Most people identify a "trio" of Fuji lenses that are equally superb with little disagreement: the XF 56mm, the XF 90mm, and this XF 23mm.
First, construction. This lens, just like most of the Fuji XF lenses, is nearly all metal and glass, and is, amazingly, made in Japan. And it shows immediately upon picking it up. The lens is solidly built, beautifully crafted, and strikes one as being even more expensive than it is. Without getting into a tussle over it, I can say that its mechanical construction and appearance easily rivals much more expensive lenses, and it would just as easily wear a "Leica" or "Zeiss" branding without any embarrassment. The unit makes use of the clutch/ring approach also used in in the Fuji XF 14mm prime: one PULLS the ring towards the camera body to engage manual focusing, and then ROTATES the ring to select focus (distance markings are revealed when the clutch is engaged). The mechanical operation of both the ring and the clutch are excellent. An additional ring used to select aperture is also present, and is itself a bit stiffer than the admittedly too-loose ring used on the Fuji XF 14mm , while nevertheless remaining absolutely smooth. The lens presents with a nearly full-metal body, and although I am sure there are some high-quality plastics used internally, the exterior cladding has the classic XF look.
In spite of the huge, F/1.4 aperture, the weight of the lens is quite good, even arguably light at 300g. For the X-mount system, this weight falls right in the middle of the spectrum (all the way from the diminutive 87g of the XF 27mm all the way to the 490g of the XF 55-200m [and 995g for the upcoming XF 50-140mm]). As many reviewers have said, it is a good weight for both the X-T1 and X-T2 cameras, providing a very good weight balance, but it's not at all bad even on the X-A1/2/3 (consistently underrated cameras; this also applies to the X-M1). I've used it on both cameras, and I would say that the physical advantage of using it on the X-T2 (and, to a lesser extent, the X-T1) is that camera's use of a much deeper, thicker hand grip, which allows you to move the camera and lens around a bit more comfortably than with the too-thin X-A1 and X-M1 bodies (but I nevertheless remain as one of those who still thinks the X-A1 is a remarkably underrated camera).
As for image quality, it has all been said before. This lens, like many of its XF brethren, has nothing less than lovely image quality. Color rendition is superb, sharpness is excellent (getting sharper with a stopped down aperture, but why mess with a lens like this only to stop down the aperture?), and images have a bitingly realistic view to them. I would be tempted to use the unscientific term "clarity" or "cinematic" to describe how the images appear, and one only need to knock out a few dozen shots to see exactly what is meant by that word usage. The images that result can be highly impressive, sometimes spectacular, and with that huge aperture, not only is low-light shooting easily possible, but out-of-focus bokeh can be very well achieved. It's not a portraiture lens, but it sure wants to be.
Some people report that this is their favorite Fuji lens and that the XF 23mm never comes off their camera. Besides the image quality, the field of view is a 35mm equivalent, a width that is preferred by many photographers. For me, this is a lens to use in museums and in other indoor settings, but I can just as easily use it as a street lens if I don't need something truly wide. As is, the field of view of this lens is a great one for all kinds of uses, so its use is really restricted only by the user's preferences. A nice touch is that minimum focusing distance is shorter than on most of the Fuji lenses, so you can get up pretty close to your subject, if you wish to.
Shortcomings? It's hard to find very many. Like all Fuji XF primes, it has no image stabilization. Also, like most lenses, it comes with no case. Additionally, if you are a Fuji photographer (you have to be, if you are considering this lens), note that this lens has a different filter size than your other Fuji lenses (in fact, nearly all Fuji lenses have a different filter size, making you invest in an entire series of filters to cover the lot of them). And, it must be said, the lens is expensive enough to factor in price as a "shortcoming," although this is arguable, since some will argue that you get more for your money on this model than you do with equivalent lenses from different manufacturers.
This ever-so-slightly "niche" lens is not necessary for one to take great photos with the Fuji X-mount system. So many of the Fuji lenses are so good that, as I have reflected in other reviews, Fuji is promoting something of a renaissance in photography (even the cheapo "XC" lenses have very good optical performance, even though they are essentially all plastic in design), and so one can pick up nearly any Fuji lens with nearly any Fuji camera and get fantastic photos. But the XF 23mm occupies a special place in the lineup. It is moderately wide, is a prime, is beautifully constructed, and has that simply huge F/1.4 light-gathering aperture that can be leveraged to effect in all types of shooting settings. It's a lovely lens that can yield lovely images that are deeply colorful, punchy, and impressively sharp.
Finally, note that Fuji has now released another XF 23mm lens, but with an F/2 aperture and a modernized focusing system. This new lens is smaller and lighter and takes terrific pictures. But this "classic" 23mm lens with its huge aperture holds a place of its own.
I wonder if Fuji will be able to keep this act up? I can only hope so. It's truly appreciated to see a camera company that is actually moving the technology forward and producing equipment like this.
Five stars for image quality, five stars for construction quality, and four stars for price (we can't have everything, can we?). Buy it on sale if you can. (Fuji runs sales about two times per year, but then you have to be poised to jump, because the lenses sell out quickly during sales.)
Plusses:
++ Excellent construction of nearly all metal and glass
++ Superb image quality that distinguishes itself from many other lenses
++ Huge F/1.4 light-gathering aperture that lets you get great bokeh and also shoot in low-light situations
++ Relatively wide angle (23mm, which is a 35mm equivalent, about 63 degrees)
++ Relatively low weight (300g) for a lens with such a large aperture and all-metal construction
++ Excellent paint cladding to the body (it may be anodized aluminum)
++ Mechanical clutch/ring for manual focusing
++ Additional mechanical aperture ring which is not too loose, like on other Fuji models
++ Very acceptable minimum focusing distance (11 inches)
Minuses:
-- No image stabilization (some argue that image stabilization would degrade image quality somewhat)
-- No case included (I know I'm moaning about this, but why can't nice cases be included with expensive lenses?)
-- Slightly larger diameter body than some of the other Fuji lenses (but this is because of it's large aperture)
-- No common filter size across Fuji lenses, meaning you'll have to buy a whole set of different filter sizes
-- Expensive (but the quality/price ratio may actually be better than equivalent lenses for other camera formats; buy it on sale)
-- Fuji does not seal their new lenses with tape that verifies the lens has never been opened since leaving the plant
-- Fuji does have some issues with their lens caps, which tend to pop off too easily
I feel quite obligated to write reviews on all the lens (xc16-50, 50-230, xf18-55, xf23, xf27, new xf35mm f2) that I have bought. I hope this review could help people who could not
Here is the story. Firstly, I only bought the 27mm other than the xc kit lenses because it's so compact that I thought I could put my x-t10 with it right in the pocket. I used for a couple days and found some good and some bad of it. It is very good looking and compact. IQ really depends very much on the light of the environment. It is not that sharp in my opinion (center is alright) and I felt a bit disappointed. During the day, the overall IQ is pretty much the same as my xc16-50. It focuses very fast and pretty accurate.However, the reason that I returned within a week was that it made pretty loud noise when focusing. All the fuji zooms are quiet as well as the new 35mm. The 23mm makes some focus noise but is not as bad as the 27mm. If 27mm is a huge lens I would not mind too much on the focusing noise. However, the purpose for me to buy it is because I want to keep low key when I shoot. Its size fits my goal but not the sound.
I returned the 27mm while invested more and got 23mm and the new 35mm which both get great reviews. I am so glade that I did that. The IQ is obviously different to me even I am not a expert in photography at all. The new 35mm has similar color rendering compared to 27mm but has better details especially for shots of people's face. The color from 23mm is simply awesome and it is sharper and better detailed everywhere even shoot wide open. Both 23mm and 35mm have great bokeh while 27mm is weaker on it.
Unfortunately I returned the silver 35mm(which looks gorgeous on silver x-t10) right after I received it because of a small visible stretch/mark on the front out rim. It is a great lens and I think has much better value than 27mm since it is only $50 more. It focuses more smoothly and quietly and get better IQ and bokeh than 27mm. The size is not compact but pretty small and light. I think it fit the best to my x-t10. But I just could not stand the imperfection(even it is just a tiny stretch but it is visible right in the front rim of the lense) from such an elegant item and I paid for brand new of it.
If you have the xf 18-55 kit lens, I still think this 23mm is worth to buy separately. 18-55 is should not be a kit lens at all. The overall quality and performance of it are both among the best of best in the same market. However, shooting via primes forces you think more on what you are doing and inspires you more. Zoom lenses are more versatile but easily make people lazy(at least its true to me).
If you have enough in your pocket, just get 23mm and 56mm. I think those two are the best fuji primes. If you have limited budget and can only afford one prime I would say get the 35mm f2. It offers the best value with its quality and performance among fuji xf lenses.
I like my xc kit lenses because they are superb for outdoors under daylight. They are relatively poorer for indoors and you definitely switch to primes for outdoor at night. Anyway, I think they are indeed underrated even I do not like the plastic mount at all.
My last suggestion is to buy it from amazon. Delivery is fast and you are trusted. I felt sorry to have made some returns recently (replaced xf18-55 bundle with xc16-50+xc 50-230 bundle, returned 27mm and 35mm and some accessories like filters). I returned those all within three days because I knew what I need after comparison. It is sad that I have to do it because there is no stores offering fuji camera or lenses in my area. I wish that I could try them in bestbuy like those sony ones. I hope my review as well as others could help potential customers in deciding what product to pick. In conclusion, you get what you payed for and fuji system and lenses are impressive.
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