AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro § 03 Head to head
AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR
AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 has a longer reach. Fujifilm 23mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view.
The AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro is a 25mm f/2.8 prime, and the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR is a 23mm f/2.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 4 advantages each.
AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro 
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR 01
Key differences
Why is the AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro better than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR?
- Longer reach (25mm vs 23mm)
- Focuses 9 cm closer (0.11 m vs 0.2 m)
- $251 cheaper ($249 launch price vs $499.95 launch price)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
Why is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR better than the AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro?
- Wider field of view (23mm vs 25mm)
- 384 g lighter (90 g vs 474 g)
- 40 mm shorter (61.8 mm vs 102 mm long)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2024)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.11 m.
- street For street photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR has the edge: it is 384 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR has the edge: it is 384 g lighter to carry.
- landscape For landscape photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 25mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 25mm.
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Specification
| Specification | AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 25mm | 23mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 474 g | 90 g (3.17 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 102 x 61 mm | 23 x 61.8 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.113 m ◆ | 0.2 m (7.87 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | — | 11 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements / 7 groups | 8 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | — | 39 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Price | $249 launch price ◆ | $499.95 launch price |
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Size
- A · AstrHori
- B · Fujifilm
- 102 × 61 mm
- 61.8 × 23 mm
The AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro is 40 mm longer and 384 g heavier than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro or the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR weighs 90 g, 384 g less than the AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro (474 g).
- Which focuses closer, the AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro or the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR?
- The AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro focuses down to 0.11 m, against 0.2 m for the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR.
- Do the AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro and the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro or the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.11 m.
- Is the AstrHori 25 mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro or the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2.8 R WR has the edge: it is 384 g lighter to carry.