Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR Review

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Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR.

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

The Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is a new moderate wide-angle prime lens. Boasting built-in image stabilisation and fast and quite auto-focusing, the plastic-bodied EF 35mm f/2 IS USM is a more affordable alternative to Canon's professional wide-angle primes. Read our in-depth Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM review complete with full-size sample images.

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA

The Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA is a wide-angle prime lens for Sony's new 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The light, compact FE 35mm offers a bright F2.8 maximum aperture, 7-blade aperture, dust and moisture resistance, and a unique T* surface coating. Is the Carl Zeiss FE 35mm the best FE lens for your A7/A7R camera? Read our Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA review to find out...

Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R

The Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R is an ultra-fast, moderately wide-angle prime lens for Fujifilm X-series compact system cameras. Offering a classic focal range of 35mm in 35mm terms, is the Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R a worthy addition to the XF lens range? Read our Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R review to find out...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G is a new, affordable moderate wide-angle prime lens for Nikon full-frame DSLR cameras. Find out how the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G performs in our in-depth review, complete with full-size sample images.

Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/2.8

The M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/2.8 was the first Olympus lens for the Micro Four Thirds system when it was launched alongside the E-P1 back in 2009. Offering a 34mm focal length and a relatively bright maximum aperture of f/2.8, this moderate wide-angle lens is still sold in kits with Olympus' more recent MTF bodies. Read our Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/2.8 review to find out if this tiny lens justifies a place in your camera bag.

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH

The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH is a new wide-angle lens for the Micro Four Thirds compact camera system. Sporting the exclusive Leica name. the Panasonic 15mm lens is tiny in both size and weight, yet offers a fast maximum aperture of f/1.7 complete with a manual aperture ring. Read our Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH review to find out if it's worth adding to your kit-bag...

Samyang 35mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC

The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC is a moderate wide-angle prime lens for full-frame and APS-C DSLRs. The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 is a much more affordable alternative to the Nikon and Canon equivalents thanks largely to being manual-focus only. Read our in-depth Samyang 35mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC review complete with full-size sample images.

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM

The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is a moderate wide-angle lens in the full-frame format, or a fast standard prime when mounted on an APS-C body. The 35mm f/1.4 features 13 optical elements in seven groups with one aspherical lens element and a HSM focusing system which provides quiet, smooth and fast autofocus with full-time manual focus override. Retailing for £799 / $899, read our expert Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM review to find out if it's a worthy alternative to the Canon, Nikon and Sony equivalents.

Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD

The Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD is a new wide-angle prime lens for DSLR cameras which boasts image stabilisation, weather-proofing, a minimum focus distance of 0.2m and premium build quality. Read our in-depth Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD review now...