Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm f/2 R LM WR § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm f/2 R LM WR vs Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2
Fujifilm 90mm f/2 has a longer reach. Mitakon 85mm f/2 has a wider field of view.
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm f/2 R LM WR is a 90mm f/2 prime, and the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 is an 85mm f/2 prime. On paper the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm f/2 R LM WR 
Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm f/2 R LM WR better than the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2?
- Longer reach (90mm vs 85mm)
- Focuses 25 cm closer (0.6 m vs 0.85 m)
- Is weather sealed
Why is the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 better than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm f/2 R LM WR?
- Wider field of view (85mm vs 90mm)
- 170 g lighter (370 g vs 540 g)
- 10 mm shorter (95 mm vs 105 mm long)
- More aperture blades (10 vs 7)
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 62 mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 170 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm f/2 R LM WR | Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 90mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 540 g (19.05 oz) | 370 g (13.05 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 75 x 105 mm | 68 x 95 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.6 m (23.62 inches) ◆ | 0.85 m (33.46 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes ◆ | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 6 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 55 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2015 | — |
| Price | $949.95 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Mitakon
- 105 × 75 mm
- 95 × 68 mm
The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm f/2 R LM WR is 10 mm longer and 170 g heavier than the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm f/2 R LM WR
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm f/2 R LM WR or the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2?
- The Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 weighs 370 g, 170 g less than the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm f/2 R LM WR (540 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm f/2 R LM WR or the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2?
- The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm f/2 R LM WR focuses down to 0.6 m, against 0.85 m for the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2.
- Do the Fujifilm Fujinon XF 90 mm f/2 R LM WR and the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 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 90 mm f/2 R LM WR or the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Mitakon Creator 85 mm f/2 has the edge: it is 170 g lighter to carry.
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