The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 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 16-55mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 with a length of 36mm, is 70mm shorter.
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. 7artisans 35mm F1.2 weighs 150g, which means it is 505g (77%) lighter than the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 which has a weight of 655g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 35mm F1.2:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 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 35mm F1.2 is also available in the Canon EF-M and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
7artisans 35mm F1.2 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.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 has a focal range of 16-55mm and 3.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
