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 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 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR is the longer of the two lenses at 74mm. The Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR with a length of 48mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR and Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR and the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR Size and Weight 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, 14% (55g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR's weight of 390g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR and the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM 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 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 Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II .
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 50mm F3.5 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
