The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR and the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS 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 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 145mm. The Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR with a length of 74mm, is 71mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR's 85mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR and Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS 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 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR weighs 390g, which means it is 615g (61%) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR which has a weight of 1005g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR and the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS 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 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR has a focal range of 35-70mm and
2.0X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM OIS WR has a focal range of 45-100mm and 2.2X zoom ratio .