The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR and the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 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 55mm F1.7R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR with a length of 74mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR's 85mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR and Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR and the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 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 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR weighs 390g, 50% (390g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR's weight of 780g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm GF 55mm F1.7R WR and the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 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 55mm F1.7R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 55mm.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR has a focal range of 35-70mm and 2.0X zoom ratio .
