The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM and the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM 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 23mm F1.4 R LM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM with a length of 55mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR also has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM's 52mm 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. Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM weighs 200g, which means it is 175g (46%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR which has a weight of 375g.
Filter Threads
The Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR has a 58mm 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 Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR:
Lens Mounts
The Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
