Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR vs Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift
Fujifilm 23mm f/4 has a longer reach. Laowa 20mm f/4 has a wider field of view.
The Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR is a 23mm f/4 prime, and the Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift is a 20mm f/4 prime. On paper the Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR 
Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR better than the Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift?
- Longer reach (23mm vs 20mm)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Covers a larger sensor format (medium-format vs full-frame)
Why is the Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift better than the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR?
- Wider field of view (20mm vs 23mm)
- 98 g lighter (747 g vs 845 g)
- 8 mm shorter (95 mm vs 103 mm long)
- Focuses 13 cm closer (0.25 m vs 0.38 m)
- More aperture blades (14 vs 9)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2017)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift has the edge: it goes wider, to 20mm against 23mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift has the edge: it goes wider, to 20mm against 23mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR | Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 23mm | 20mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Medium format | Full frame |
| Weight | 845 g (29.81 oz) | 747 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 89.8 x 103 mm | 91 x 95 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.38 m (14.96 inches) | 0.25 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 14 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 15 elements / 12 groups | 16 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm G, L-Mount |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Price | — | $1,299 launch price |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Venus
- 103 × 89.8 mm
- 95 × 91 mm
The Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR is 8 mm longer and 98 g heavier than the Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR or the Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift weighs 747 g, 98 g less than the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR (845 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR or the Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift?
- The Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift focuses down to 0.25 m, against 0.38 m for the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR.
- Do the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR and the Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR or the Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift has the edge: it goes wider, to 20mm against 23mm.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon GF 23 mm f/4 R LM WR or the Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Venus Optics LAOWA 20 mm f/4 Zero-D Shift has the edge: it goes wider, to 20mm against 23mm.
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