A Review of the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R Lens

A wide-aperture 35mm lens is one of the most versatile a photographer can own, suitable for a huge range of applications from portraiture to astrophotography or even as a walkaround option that lives on your camera. For Fuji shooters, there is the XF 23mm f/1.4 R lens, and this excellent video review takes a look at how it holds up in practice. 

Coming to you from Darren Miles, this great video review takes a look at the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R lens. Of all lenses, a 35mm lens (or equivalent) is one of the most useful out there, offering a relatively neutral focal length that can handle a variety of situations with ease. Combined with a wide maximum aperture, it becomes even more useful. Fuji's option, the XF 23mm f/1.4, has a variety of useful features, including:

• One aspherical element for reduced distortion and spherical aberrations and increased sharpness
• Super EBC coating for reduced flares and ghosting and increased contrast, particularly in backlit scenarios
• Rounded seven-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh

Altogether, for Fuji shooters who need a lens that can tackle a wide variety of situations, the XF 23mm f/1.4 looks like a good option. Check out the video above for Miles' full thoughts on the lens.