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 Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 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. Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR with a length of 48mm, is 47mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4's 63mm diameter.
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, which means it is 259g (43%) lighter than the Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 which has a weight of 594g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 has a 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
On the other hand, the Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm.
