Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R vs Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro
Fujifilm 18mm f/2 has a wider field of view. Mitakon 20mm f/2 has a longer reach.
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R is an 18mm f/2 prime, and the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro is a 20mm f/2 prime. On paper the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R 
Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R better than the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro?
- Wider field of view (18mm vs 20mm)
- 114 g lighter (116 g vs 230 g)
- 21 mm shorter (40.6 mm vs 62 mm long)
- Focuses 2 cm closer (0.18 m vs 0.2 m)
- More aperture blades (7 vs 3)
Why is the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro better than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R?
- Longer reach (20mm vs 18mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2016 vs 2012)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R has the edge: it goes wider, to 18mm against 20mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R has the edge: it goes wider, to 18mm against 20mm.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R has the edge: it goes wider, to 18mm against 20mm.
- macro For macro photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.18 m.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R | Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18mm | 20mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 116 g (4.09 oz) ◆ | 230 g (8.11 oz) |
| Dimensions | 64.5 x 40.6 mm | 60 x 62 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.18 m (7.09 inches) ◆ | 0.2 m (7.87 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 7 ◆ | 3 |
| Optical construction | 8 elements / 7 groups | 6 elements / 4 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | — |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Price | — | $199 launch price |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Mitakon
- 40.6 × 64.5 mm
- 62 × 60 mm
The Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro is 21 mm longer and 114 g heavier than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R or the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R weighs 116 g, 114 g less than the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro (230 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R or the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R focuses down to 0.18 m, against 0.2 m for the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro.
- Do the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R and the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro 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/2 R or the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R has the edge: it goes wider, to 18mm against 20mm.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R or the Mitakon 20 mm f/2.0 4.5x Super Macro better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2 R has the edge: it goes wider, to 18mm against 20mm.
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