Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR vs Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR is 18mm, the Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR is 8mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR for wide-angle, the Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR for wide-angle.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/1.4 is faster than f/3.5, better for low light and subject separation.
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 18mm vs 8mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
- ✓You like close-focus work — 0.21x magnification vs 0.07x.
Choose the Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR if…
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 8mm vs 18mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
- ✓You value portability — at 215g (7.6 oz) it's lighter than the 370g (13.1 oz) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR opens to f/1.4 vs the Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR's f/3.5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR is 18mm, Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR is 8mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Weight: the Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR is 215g (7.6 oz) vs 370g (13.1 oz) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
Frequently asked
Is the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR or the Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR is 18mm, the Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR is 8mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR for wide-angle, the Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR for wide-angle.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR if you want more light and background blur — f/1.4 is faster than f/3.5, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you need more reach — it goes to 18mm vs 8mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.21x magnification vs 0.07x.
Who should choose the Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR?
Choose the Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR if you shoot wide — it starts at 8mm vs 18mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you value portability — at 215g (7.6 oz) it's lighter than the 370g (13.1 oz) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
What is the main difference between the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR and the Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR?
Aperture: the Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR opens to f/1.4 vs the Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR's f/3.5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 18mm | 8mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 13 | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | 76° | 121° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 27-27mm | 12-12mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Linear | − |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 22 cm | 18 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.07x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $799 | $799 |
| Filter Size | 62mm | 62mm |
| Diameter | 73.3mm | 68mm |
| Length | 70.5mm | 52.8mm |
| Weight | 370g (13.1 oz) | 215g (7.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
