Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR vs Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF
Fujifilm 23mm f/1.4 focuses 6 cm closer. Meike 23mm f/1.4 is 77 g lighter.
The Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR is a 23mm f/1.4 prime, and the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF is a 23mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR 
Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR better than the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF?
- Focuses 6 cm closer (0.19 m vs 0.25 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF better than the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR?
- 77 g lighter (298 g vs 375 g)
- 11 mm shorter (66.5 mm vs 77.8 mm long)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2021)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 77 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 77 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR | Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 23mm | 23mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 375 g (13.2 oz) | 298 g (10.51 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 67 mm (diameter) x 77.8 mm (length) | 81 x 66.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.19 m (7.5 inches) ◆ | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.2x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 15 elements in 10 groups (includes 2 aspherical and 3 extra-low dispersion elements) | 13 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Price | — | $289.99 list price |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Meike
- 77.8 × 67 mm
- 66.5 × 81 mm
The Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR is 11 mm longer and 77 g heavier than the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR or the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF?
- The Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF weighs 298 g, 77 g less than the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR (375 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR or the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF?
- The Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR focuses down to 0.19 m, against 0.25 m for the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF.
- Do the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR and the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR or the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 77 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR or the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Meike 23 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 77 g lighter to carry.
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