Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1,4 R LM WR

Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM

Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM

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Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1,4 R LM WR

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1,4 R LM WR

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Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1,4 R LM WR

When comparing Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1,4 R LM WR and Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1,4 R LM WR which weighs 375 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM which weighs 820 g.

Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1,4 R LM 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.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1,4 R LM WR is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 19 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 85 cm for Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM.

Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1,4 R LM 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).


Specifications

Full specifications table of Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1,4 R LM WR:

Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1,4 R LM WR
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GMFujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1,4 R LM WR

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BrandSonyFujifilm
Weight820 g375 g
MountSony EFujifilm X
Focal Length85 mm23 mm
Largest Aperture1.41.4
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance85 cm19 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread7758
StabilizationNoNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesNo


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/1,4 R LM WR was last updated on August 14, 2025.