When comparing Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR and Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR which weighs 180 g, compared to the loser Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM which weighs 1430 g.
Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 22 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 39 cm for Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM.
Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Full specifications table of Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR:
Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR | |
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Brand | Canon | Fujifilm |
Weight | 1430 g | 180 g |
Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X |
Focal Length | 28 - 70 mm | 23 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2 | 2 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 39 cm | 22 cm |
Type | Zoom | Prime |
Filter Thread | 95 | 43 |
Stabilization | No | Missing |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Missing |