Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR
Announced September 2, 2021
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR is a high-performing standard prime that delivers exceptional sharpness and contrast across the frame even at wide apertures. Although it is larger and heavier than its predecessors, its weather-sealed build and fast, quiet autofocus make it a reliable choice for modern hybrid shooting.
Weighted from 23 reviewer scores
Pros
- Fast, quiet, and accurate linear motor autofocus
- Excellent sharpness and contrast across the frame
- Solid, weather-resistant build quality
- High-quality bokeh and optical performance
- Well-corrected chromatic aberration and low distortion
Cons
- Larger and heavier than previous 35mm models
- Visible vignetting and potential for flare in high-contrast scenes
- Higher price point compared to alternatives
- Lacks de-click option for aperture ring and anti-smudge coating
- Occasional autofocus inconsistencies or focus-pull issues
- Launch price $799.95 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 33mm f/1.4
- Mount & coverage Fujifilm X APS-C
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 30 cm (0.15x)
- Filter thread 58mm
- Autofocus motor Linear motor
- Weight & size 360g (12.7 oz) · 67 x 73.5 mm (2.64 x 2.89 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 23 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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The Fujifilm XF 33mm f1.4 LM WR becomes the best-performing standard lens for the X-system to date, delivering sharp details across the frame with the aperture wide-open and at both distant and close range.
- OpticalLimits 8/10
[T]he Fujinon XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR can be considered a successor to the XF 35mm f/1.4 R. The XF 33mm f/1.4 is certainly technically better.
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Fuji has taken quite a few “kicks at the can” at the “normal” focal length, with three previous 35mm designs, and, while I liked the XF 35mm F2 a fair bit, this newer Fujinon XF 33mm F1.4 checks the most boxes for me.
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[T]he mediocre sharpness of the old 35 lens has now been replaced with bright shining excellence, and I'd be happy to use this new lens for any professional application without a moment's hesitation.
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The new Fujinon XF 33 mm f/1.4 R LM WR seems to be a much better instrument anyway. You get a superior resolution both in the centre and on the edge of the frame, much better corrected chromatic aberration, lower coma and more efficient autofocus.
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[T]he new Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR may not be the natural replacement for the venerable XF 35mm F1.4 that everyone was expecting, but it is undoubtedly a great lens and ultimately a more than worthy addition to the Fuji X-system lens range.
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People buy fast prime lenses for their maximum aperture and optical performance, not for compactness, so while the XF33mmF1.4 is a good deal larger than Fujifilm's equivalent f/2 lenses, we can't really mark it down for that – it goes with the territory.
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The Fujifilm Fujinon XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR snaps photos with incredible detail and softly defocused backgrounds, but focus performance and on-lens controls don't quite live up to its premium positioning.
- Photo Review 8.9/10
If you’re after a fast standard prime lens for an X-mount camera, you’ll likely welcome the XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR lens. It’s relatively compact, not too heavy, and very solidly built.
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While I believe that the flaws in lenses are what gives them character, this lens has proven that position wrong, because this is a near-flawless lens that is oozing with wonderful character.
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I'm pretty stoked on this new lens design and I think that a lot of people are going to be really happy with this lens when it comes to the image quality, which is most important about these lenses, is how sharp it is and the characteristics in the bokeh.
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Let's wrap it up this way: as good as these new 1.4s are, as solid as the 33mm f/1.4 is, it's no longer just about the lenses, although frankly every new APS-C lens Fujifilm introduces from here on out has to be spectacular and keenly priced because this is the new benchmark.
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[T]his is a high-quality lens that takes advantage of the new 40 megapixel sensor. The contrast is amazing, great auto focus depending on the camera in photo and video.
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I'll be honest here and say it's actually going to be the Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR. This lens has improved on all of those things without really sacrificing, in my opinion, the quality of the images that comes out of it.
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You will not regret it.
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[T]he Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR is definitely the best lens that I own for the Fuji crop sensor system at the moment.
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It will be interesting to see if I gravitate more towards the XF 35mm f/1.4 R after some time or if the acquisition of the XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR signals a shift in which lens I will prioritize.
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There’s therefore nothing, ok maybe the size at a push and the price, that puts me off the Fujifilm 33mm f/1.4; it’s practically perfect for every style of photography.
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I think it is a brilliant lens. This is the lens I will be definitely using on my Fuji camera because it is a standard Nifty50.
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I really love this lens and I think a lot of people will love this lens as well. I think this is the best lens that Fujifilm has put out so far.
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Personally, I love the 35mm f/1.4; I think that's a classic, and both f/2 lenses put out top quality images. But if we're honest, most of them can't really keep up with hybrid shooting in 2022 and beyond, at least not at the level that the tech world demands these days.
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I think Fujifilm have done a grand job of managing to smush so much into one lens and I think it's a lens that you can happily keep for years to come. To be honest with you, I think it's really, really good.
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When I first bought this lens, I wasn't looking for a lens that would inspire me. And I just wanted a clean, solid, high-performing, high-quality lens of this focal length. And by that measure, this lens is great.
