Fujinon XF23mmF2 WR Compared to XF23/F1.4, X100 23mm lens… and Why It Focusses Even Faster than the XF35mmF2

The XF23mmF2 WR is finally here (right now in stock at BHphoto). If you want to know more about its design and learn about the differences between this lens and the XF23mmF1.4, the 23mmF2 lens of the X100 line and the XF35mmF2 WR, then check out fujifilm-x. Among the others you’ll discover that:

• If you shoot with the OVF like the ones of X-Pro2, you will learn that the optical view and the actual image is quite similar.
• The XF23mmF1.4 renders images quite differently on the peripherals in front and back of the depth of field for the same F value. XF23mmF2 renders images with lots of information, which is a plus for snapshooters. XF23mmF1.4 renders dynamic image with added depth, which is a characteristic of large diameter lens.
• The positioning of focus lens: XF35mmF2 has the fourth element (G4) as focus lens, and the XF23mmF2 uses the 8th elements (G8) as its focus lens. The difference is, it is either placed in front or rear of aperture.
• When speaking about design of wide angle lens, the size becomes more compact, if the focusing is done in the rear. Autofocus speed also becomes faster as a result. But to do this, the placement of actuator and the lens barrel design need to be reconsidered.

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