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Thanks for the help - it is on its way back for a replacement.

Both photos were in aperture priority, auto focus and auto ISO. The 23mm was ISO 500, and the 35mm was ISO 320. I didn't use a tripod, but dozens of test shots showed the same sharpness difference, in low light and outdoors. Thx for responding, I don't have any friends here who have the 23 f/1.4 to compare but I suspect this is a bad sample.

I just purchased the Fuji 23mm 1.4, and I would appreciate any input as to whether I have a bad sample. The question is sharpness at f/1.4 up to f/2. I also have the 14mm 2.8, 35mm 1.4, 60mm 2.4, 56mm 1.2 and the 55-200. They all have excellent sharpness at max aperture, but the 23 is wanting. I attached two 100% crops. 4536 is the 23mm at 1.4 and 4051 is the 35mm at 1.4. These were auto focus, on the dog. I know that wider angle lens tend to be less sharp, but this seems pretty soft. So, I would appreciate any comments from users of this lens. If mine is normal, that's fine - it has plenty of other redeeming features. But if it's not, I can exchange it for another one. Thx for any help.