Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR vs TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0
Fujifilm 23mm f/2 has a wider field of view. TTartisan 25mm f/2 has a longer reach.
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR is a 23mm f/2 prime, and the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 is a 25mm f/2 prime. On paper the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR 
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Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR better than the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0?
- Wider field of view (23mm vs 25mm)
- 7 mm shorter (51.9 mm vs 59 mm long)
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.22 m vs 0.25 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
Why is the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 better than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR?
- Longer reach (25mm vs 23mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2016)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 25mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 25mm.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 25mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR | TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 23mm | 25mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 180 g (6.35 oz) ◆ | 189 g |
| Dimensions | 60 x 51.9 mm | 31 x 59 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.22 m (8.66 inches) ◆ | 0.25 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements / 6 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount |
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Price | — | $64 list price |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · TTartisan
- 51.9 × 60 mm
- 59 × 31 mm
The TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 is 7 mm longer and 9 g heavier than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR
TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR weighs 180 g, 9 g less than the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 (189 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR focuses down to 0.22 m, against 0.25 m for the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0.
- Do the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR and the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 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 23 mm f/2 R WR or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 25mm.
- Is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23 mm f/2 R WR has the edge: it goes wider, to 23mm against 25mm.
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