The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS and the Carl Zeiss Touit 1.8/32 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 XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Carl Zeiss Touit 1.8/32 with a length of 60mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Touit 1.8/32 has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS'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 XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS weighs 195g, which means it is 15g (7%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Touit 1.8/32 which has a weight of 210g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Touit 1.8/32 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Touit 1.8/32:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS and the Carl Zeiss Touit 1.8/32 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Carl Zeiss Touit 1.8/32 is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS has a focal range of 16-50mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Touit 1.8/32 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 32mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 48mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
