Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR vs Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR

The bottom line

The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR is a zoom (10-24mm) and the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR is a 23mm prime. The zoom gives you framing flexibility from one lens; the prime trades that for a fixed focal length that's usually brighter (f/1.4 vs f/4) and lighter to carry. Choose flexibility or a fast single focal length.

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

  • You shoot wide — it starts at 10mm vs 23mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
  • You want one-lens flexibility — a 10-24mm zoom covers what the fixed 23mm can't reframe.
  • You shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.

Choose the Fujifilm XF 23mm 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 prefer a fast, compact single focal length — a 23mm prime over a zoom.
  • You like close-focus work — 0.2x magnification vs 0.1x.

Where they differ

  • Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR opens to f/1.4 vs the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR's f/4 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
  • Focal range: Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR is 10-24mm, Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR is 23mm — different framing and reach.
  • Type: the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR is a zoom (flexible framing), the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR a prime (one focal length, usually brighter and lighter).
  • Price: the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR is $899, $100 under the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR.
  • Stabilisation: only the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR has optical stabilisation — steadier handheld shots, especially on bodies without IBIS.

Frequently asked

Is the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR or the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR better?

The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR is a zoom (10-24mm) and the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR is a 23mm prime. The zoom gives you framing flexibility from one lens; the prime trades that for a fixed focal length that's usually brighter (f/1.4 vs f/4) and lighter to carry. Choose flexibility or a fast single focal length.

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

Choose the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR if you shoot wide — it starts at 10mm vs 23mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you want one-lens flexibility — a 10-24mm zoom covers what the fixed 23mm 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 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR?

Choose the Fujifilm XF 23mm 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 prefer a fast, compact single focal length — a 23mm prime over a zoom. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.2x magnification vs 0.1x.

What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR and the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR?

Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR opens to f/1.4 vs the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR's f/4 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.

Product
Optical Design
Focal Length10-24mm23mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements1415
Optical Groups1010
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View110° – 61°63.4° – 63.4°
35mm Equivalent15-37mm35-35mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingLinear
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance24 cm19 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.2x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$899
Filter Size72mm58mm
Diameter78mm67mm
Length87mm77.8mm
Weight410g (14.5 oz)375g (13.2 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo