Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR § 03 Head to head
Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR vs Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF
Fujifilm 33mm f/1.4 focuses 10 cm closer. Meike 33mm f/1.4 is 46 g lighter.
The Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR is a 33mm f/1.4 prime, and the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF is a 33mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR 
Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF 01
Key differences
Why is the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR better than the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF?
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.3 m vs 0.4 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
Why is the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF better than the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR?
- 46 g lighter (314 g vs 360 g)
- 7 mm shorter (66.5 mm vs 73.5 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 58 mm)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2021)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 46 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 46 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR | Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 33mm | 33mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Standard prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 360 g (12.7 oz) | 314 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 67 mm (diameter) x 73.5 mm (length) | 84 x 66.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.3 m (11.8 in) ◆ | 0.4 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15x | — |
| 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 ED elements) | 12 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 55 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Price | — | $229.99 list price |
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Size
- A · Fujifilm
- B · Meike
- 73.5 × 67 mm
- 66.5 × 84 mm
The Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR is 7 mm longer and 46 g heavier than the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF.
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Sample frames
Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR or the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF?
- The Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF weighs 314 g, 46 g less than the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR (360 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR or the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF?
- The Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR focuses down to 0.3 m, against 0.4 m for the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF.
- Do the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR and the Meike 33 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 33mm F1.4 R LM WR or the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 46 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR or the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF better for travel?
- For travel, the Meike 33 mm f/1.4 AF has the edge: it is 46 g lighter to carry.
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