Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR vs Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Fuji X)

Key Differences

  • Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR has a better min focus distance (22 cm vs 50 cm).
  • Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR has a better weight (180g (6.3 oz) vs 280g (9.9 oz)).
  • Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Fuji X) has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2).
  • 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 length (57mm vs 59.5mm).
Product
Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR
Fujifilm
$449
Optical Design
Focal Length23mm56mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements910
Optical Groups78
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountFujifilm XFujifilm X
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent35-35mm85-85mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDCHLA
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance22 cm50 cm
Max Magnification0.22x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$449$449
Filter Size52mm55mm
Diameter60mm67.2mm
Length57mm59.5mm
Weight180g (6.3 oz)280g (9.9 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo