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Fujinon XF 23mm F/1.4: Great ‘Xpectations | Raj Lalwani

Conclusion

There is absolutely no doubt that the Fujinon 23mm f/1.4 is a stunning piece of optics. It does sound a little repetitive to say this—almost every Fuji XF lens we’ve tested has had us searching for new adjectives. But in a growing lineup of excellent lenses, the 23mm seems to be one of the very best. At a price of nearly Rs. 70,000, one may say that the lens is expensive. After all, that’s the cost of an X100S camera. If you haven’t bought into the system yet and 35mm is the only field of view you see, it may be a tough choice. You can either get the X100S or pay double the amount of money to get this lens along with an X-E2/X-T1. But the extra investment is well worth it, considering the faster aperture, greater depth control, better low light capability and far better sharpness. Apart from the rather inexplicable move to leave out weather sealing, this lens is a winner.

Final Ratings

Features:
Fast f/1.4 aperture, marked aperture ring
18/20

Performance:
Some chromatic aberration, very sharp
33/35

Build Quality:
Solid, metal barrel, not weather sealed
23/25

Ergonomics:
Balances well on the X-T1, awkward hood
13/15

Warranty & Support:
Two-year warranty, limited service centres
3/5

OVERALL: 90%
Value For Money: 3.5/5

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