Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR 33mm
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
What Buyers Say
Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR 33mm
The Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast and silent autofocus, and beautiful image rendering. Users highlight its solid build quality and weather sealing, making it a versatile prime for street, portrait, and night photography. A few note the larger size and weight compared to the 35mm f/2, and some find the manual focus too fast, but overall it is considered a top-tier lens worth the investment.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Beautiful image rendering and colors
- Solid build quality
- Weather sealing
Cons
- Larger and heavier than 35mm f/2
- Manual focus too fast for fine tuning
- Obstructs X-Pro optical viewfinder
- Included lens wrap offers little protection
- High price point
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
The Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 XF lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and solid all-metal build quality, especially given its competitive price. Users highlight its excellent low-light performance and close focusing ability, making it a standout choice for landscape, astrophotography, and social media content. A few reviewers note that corner sharpness doesn't fully match Fujifilm's native lenses and that autofocus can occasionally miss, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- All-metal build quality
- Excellent low-light performance
- Close focusing ability
Cons
- Corner sharpness not excellent
- Autofocus occasionally misses
- Large and heavy for APS-C
- Lacks "pop" of Fujifilm lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR 33mm | Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 33 mm | 13 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 33 mm | 13 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | HD nano multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 220 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67 | 1:10 |
Pros & Cons
Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR 33mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR 33mm wins 2 specs while Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm wins 2.
