Distinguished by its fast design, the XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR from FUJIFILM is a general wide-angle prime offering a 35mm equivalent focal length. Ideally suited to discerning street, wedding, editorial, and documentary photographers, the lens's bright f/1.4 maximum aperture suits working in difficult lighting conditions and enables greater control over depth of field for isolating subject matter. The optical design incorporates two aspherical elements, which helps to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations, and three ED elements have also been applied to produce a superior image with high contrast and sharpness. Additionally, a rounded nine-blade diaphragm is featured, and contributes a smooth bokeh quality.

X-Mount Lens/APS-C Format    35mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16    Two Aspherical Element    Three ED Elements    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm    58mm Circular Polarizer    58mm UV Slim PRO Filter

Prime normal-length lens is designed for APS-C-format FUJIFILM X-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 35mm equivalent focal length.

Impressive f/1.4 maximum aperture suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also affords extensive control over depth of field.

Two aspherical elements and three ED elements limit distortion and spherical aberration in order to realize greater sharpness and accurate rendering.

Delivers vibrant, true-to-life colors with minimal optical aberrations and outstanding detail.

Powerfully accurate linear autofocus motor ensures that images are always in focus. Also provides minimal focus breathing and precise focus down to a minimum focusing distance of 7.5".

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Weather-resistant construction built to withstand dust, moisture, and temperatures as low as 14°F.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will the previous hood (LH-XF23) for the 23mm f/1.4 fit this lens?

A: No. Please review the following items. FUJIFILM LH-XF23 Lens Hood for XF 23mm f/1.4 R B&H # FULHXF23 MFR # 16519560 https://bhpho.to/3f6fwY5 Vello LHF-XF23 Dedicated Lens Hood B&H # VELHFXF23 MFR # LHF-XF23 https://bhpho.to/34ELh8V

Q: 2. Will this be a good "All-around" performing lens for my new FUJIFILM X-T5 ? This will be my first lens.

A: This is a great prime for a "normal" angle of view yes. This would be similar to what your eye sees.

Q: 3. Can someone recommend a neoprene case that would fit this attached to an X-T3?

A: There are a few neoprene cases that will fit the X-t3 with the XF 23mm lens attached. This is some option, https://bhpho.to/41w66uF .

Q: 4. I am mainly a flowers, landscape, sunset kind of guy. I will jump into the Fuji medium format very soon. What 2 or 3 lenses would be best for my prefered subjects?

A: The FUJIFILM GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR Lens, B&H # FU234RWR, would be a good lens option for landscape images and sunset images of landscapes. To photograph close-up images of flowers, a macro lens such as the FUJIFILM GF 120mm f/4 Macro R LM OIS WR Lens, B&H # FU1204LMWR, would be a good option. For regular images of flowers (not necessarily close-up images), the FUJIFILM GF 63mm f/2.8 R WR Lens, B&H # FU6328RWR, would be a good option for your usage needs.

Q: 5. How large are the pixels in the Fuji GFX-50?

A: 5.2 micrometers (microns)

Q: 6. How much does it block the ovf of an x pro 3? Would love to use this as a walk-around setup

A: You would need to use the EVF on the XPro 3 with the FUJIFILM XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens.

Q: 7. Just got this lens and there's a clunk-like sound when the lens is turned upside down, as if something is moving inside. Is this sound normal for lens?

A: Yes it is normal. FUJIFILM XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens uses linear motors that use magnets to change the focus. When the lens is off the glass can move around and make that noise.

Q: 8. Would this be a good travel lens? The older 1.4 was very light and compact.

A: The FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens will be an excellent travel lens as many photographers find the 35 mm (on a 35 mm) focal length ideal for travel. The lens offers exceptional details, sharpness, and weather sealing.

Q: 9. Does this vignette when using an 82-77 step down ring and the Formatt Hitech Firecrest 85mm square filters (with the new style holder)?

A: Yes, the step-down ring 82-77mm will create vignetting on the FUJIFILM GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR Lens which is equivalent to the angle of view of an 18mm lens (35mm). The vignette will increment if a square filter holder system is attached in front of the lens.

Q: 10. Help with selection. Voigtlander Nokton 23/1.4 or Fujifilm XF 23mm F/1.4 LM WR?

A: The Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for FUJIFILM X is a manual lens and the FUJIFILM XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens supports autofocus. So most prefer a lens with autofocus and would go with the Fujifilm brand one.