The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 35mm F2 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. Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The 7artisans 35mm F2 with a length of 41mm, is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR also has a larger diameter of 60mm compared to the 7artisans 35mm F2's 50mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7artisans 35mm F2 and Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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, 37% (120g) lighter than the 7artisans 35mm F2's weight of 320g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 35mm F2 has a filter size of 43mm 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 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 35mm F2:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7artisans 35mm F2 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-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
7artisans 35mm F2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
7artisans 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.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.