Lens Comparison
Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR vs Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF
Key Differences
- Samyang AF 12mm f/2.0 XF has a better min focus distance (13 cm vs 22 cm).
- Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR has a better weight (180g (6.3 oz) vs 236g (8.3 oz)).
- Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR has a better max magnification (0.22x vs 0.1x).
- Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR has a better price (msrp) ($449 vs $499).
- Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR has a better length (57mm vs 58.4mm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 23mm | 12mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 9 | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 35-35mm | 18-18mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DC | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 22 cm | 13 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.22x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $449 | $499 |
| Filter Size | 52mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 60mm | 72.5mm |
| Length | 57mm | 58.4mm |
| Weight | 180g (6.3 oz) | 236g (8.3 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
