Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR vs TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4
Fujifilm 18mm f/1.4 has a longer reach. TTartisan 17mm f/1.4 has a wider field of view.
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR is an 18mm f/1.4 prime, and the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 is a 17mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR 
TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR better than the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4?
- Longer reach (18mm vs 17mm)
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 better than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR?
- Wider field of view (17mm vs 18mm)
- 122 g lighter (248 g vs 370 g)
- 11 mm shorter (58 mm vs 69 mm long)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (40.5 mm vs 62 mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it goes wider, to 17mm against 18mm.
- architecture For architecture, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it goes wider, to 17mm against 18mm.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it goes wider, to 17mm against 18mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR | TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18mm | 17mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 370 g (13.05 oz) | 248 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 76 x 69 mm | 54 x 58 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.20 m (7.87 inches) | 0.2 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 15 elements in 9 groups | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 40.5 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Price | $999 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · TTartisan
- 69 × 76 mm
- 58 × 54 mm
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR is 11 mm longer and 122 g heavier than the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR
TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4?
- The TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 weighs 248 g, 122 g less than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR (370 g).
- Do the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR and the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it goes wider, to 17mm against 18mm.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/1.4 R LM WR or the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the TTartisan 17 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it goes wider, to 17mm against 18mm.
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