The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR and the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 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 XF 50mm F2 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR with a length of 48mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR and Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR and the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R 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 XF 50mm F2 R WR weighs 200g, 40% (135g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR's weight of 335g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR has a 46mm 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 50mm F3.5 R LM WR:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has the fastest aperture of
F3.5 , the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR's widest aperture value is
F2.0 .
