The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C and the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C is the longer of the two lenses at 68mm. The Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR with a length of 59mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C also has a larger diameter of 62mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR's 60mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR weighs 200g, 51% (210g) lighter than the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C's weight of 410g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C and the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C is also available in the Sony E , Nikon Z and MFT mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
