The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR and the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 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 GF 30mm F3.5 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR with a length of 48mm, is 51mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 84mm.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR and Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM 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 GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR weighs 335g, 34% (173g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR's weight of 508g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR and the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has the same Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm G lenses are Fujifilm GFX 100 II, Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm GFX 100S.
Focal Range
Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 30mm.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.