The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 and the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R 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 35mm F1.4 R is the longer of the two lenses at 55mm. The Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 with a length of 47mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2's 58mm 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 35mm F2 weighs 130g, which means it is 57g (30%) lighter than the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R which has a weight of 187g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R 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 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 and the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 has the fastest aperture of
F2, the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R's widest aperture value is
F1.4.