Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS vs Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR

The bottom line

These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is 10-24mm, the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR is 33mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS for wide-angle, the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR for standard.

Choose the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS if…

  • You shoot wide — it starts at 10mm vs 33mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
  • You want one-lens flexibility — a 10-24mm zoom covers what the fixed 33mm can't reframe.
  • You shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.

Choose the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR if…

  • You want more light and background blur — f/1.4 is faster than f/4, better for low light and subject separation.
  • You need more reach — it goes to 33mm vs 24mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
  • You prefer a fast, compact single focal length — a 33mm prime over a zoom.
  • You like close-focus work — 0.15x magnification vs 0.1x.

Where they differ

  • Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR opens to f/1.4 vs the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS's f/4 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
  • Focal range: Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is 10-24mm, Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR is 33mm — different framing and reach.
  • Type: the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is a zoom (flexible framing), the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR a prime (one focal length, usually brighter and lighter).
  • Stabilisation: only the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS has optical stabilisation — steadier handheld shots, especially on bodies without IBIS.
  • Durability: the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR is weather-sealed; the other isn't.

Frequently asked

Is the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS or the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR better?

These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is 10-24mm, the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR is 33mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS for wide-angle, the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR for standard.

Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS?

Choose the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS if you shoot wide — it starts at 10mm vs 33mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you want one-lens flexibility — a 10-24mm zoom covers what the fixed 33mm can't reframe. Choose it if you shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.

Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR?

Choose the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR if you want more light and background blur — f/1.4 is faster than f/4, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you need more reach — it goes to 33mm vs 24mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you prefer a fast, compact single focal length — a 33mm prime over a zoom. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.15x magnification vs 0.1x.

What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS and the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR?

Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR opens to f/1.4 vs the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS's f/4 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.

Product
Optical Design
Focal Length10-24mm33mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements1415
Optical Groups1010
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View110° – 61°46.5° – 46.5°
35mm Equivalent15-37mm50-50mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingLinear
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance24 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.15x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$749$799
Filter Size72mm58mm
Diameter78mm67mm
Length87mm73.5mm
Weight385g (13.6 oz)360g (12.7 oz)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo