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 45mm F2.8 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 GF 45mm F2.8 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR with a length of 74mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR's 84mm 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 45mm F2.8 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 GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR weighs 390g, which means it is 100g (20%) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR which has a weight of 490g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR and the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R WR have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR and the Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8 R 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 45mm F2.8 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm.