The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L and the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 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. Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 47mm. The 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L with a length of 32mm, is 15mm shorter. On the other hand, the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L has a larger diameter of 61mm compared to the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2's 58mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L and Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L and the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Size and Weight 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 XC 35mm F2 weighs 130g, 10% (16g) lighter than the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L's weight of 146g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2:
Lens Mounts
The 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
27mm .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
