Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR
When comparing Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR and Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF, which one is better?
1. Lens Weight Comparison
Regarding the weight of the lenses, Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR is the winner with a weight of 180 g compared to the 270 g that Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF weighs.
Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR
Regarding weight: The weight of a lens is something you need to consider, since you have to carry it around on the camera as long as you're shooting. It adds to the total weight of your camera and it's important to keep the weight low if you get tired in your arms when taking photographs or filming.
2. Lens Mount Comparison
These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Fujifilm XF. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.
Winner: Tied
Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.
3. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.4 compared to the 2 aperture of Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
4. Anamorphic Comparison
Neither Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR or Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF are anamorphic lenses.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.
5. Focus Distance Comparison
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR features a minimum focus distance of 22 cm while Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF has a minimum focus distance of 40 cm. Depending on your shooting style, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR might be a better choice.
Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR
Regarding minimum focus distance: The minimum focus distance of a lens is the smallest distance from the lens to the subject you want to be in focus; subjects closer than the lens' minimum focus distance will not be in focus. Whether or not this is important to you is up for you to decide, but some want to take close photos and videos and in those cases it's important to have a lens with a low minimum focus distance.
6. Lens Type Comparison
Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF or Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR if you're looking for that type of lens.
Winner: Tied
Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.
7. Filter Thread Comparison
The Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF feature a filter thread diameter of 52 mm while Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR feature a diameter of 43 mm. Depending on your current gear (like other lenses or filters) one of them might be favorable over the other.
Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear
Regarding filter thread diameter: The filter thread diameter is the size of which the lens is compatible with screw-on filters, such as CPL, ND or IR filters. If you have several lenses of a certain size, it might be a good idea to keep the same filter thread size to make sure your filters work on all your lenses. If not, then you may buy step up rings to adapt from a certain diameter to the filter thread diameter of your other lenses.
8. Aperture Blade Comparison
Both Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR have 9 aperture blades, which means they should both have a similar bokeh shape and roundness.
Winner: Tied
Regarding aperture blades: The number of aperture blades makes a difference because the bokeh is smoother the more aperture blades the lens has. Of course, this does not mean the lens is better in other regards, but it can be an interesting aspect when deciding of a lens.
9. Autofocus Comparison
Both lenses have autofocus, which means that they're both great at focusing targets while taking photographs or filming video. Just remember, most cameras do not offer good autofocus while filming video.
Winner: Tied — both have this feature
Regarding autofocus: Lenses with autofocus help you focus when shooting pictures or video. If a lens only has manual focus it means that you have to focus manually by adjusting the focus wheel on the lens. Most cinema lenses do not use autofocus and are manual focus only.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF Fuji XF and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR:
| Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 STM ED IF - Fuji XF | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR | |
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| Brand | Viltrox | Fujifilm |
| Weight | 270 g | 180 g |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm XF | Fujifilm XF |
| Focal Length | 33 mm | 23 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 2 |
| Anamorphic | No | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 40 cm | 22 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Aperture Range | 1.4 - 16 | 2 - 16 |
| Filter Thread Diameter | 52 | 43 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Lens Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Lens Elements | 10 | 10 |
| Image Stabilization | No | Missing |
| Autofocus | Evet | Evet |
| Macro | No | Missing |
| Weather Seal | No | Missing |
| Full Frame Coverage | No | Missing |
| Lens Hood Included | Missing | Yes |