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 XF 35mm 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 35mm F2 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 with a length of 47mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR also has a larger diameter of 60mm compared to the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2's 58mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 and Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 40g (23%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR which has a weight of 170g.
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
Both the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 and the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR have the same Filter thread size of 43mm.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 and the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR 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 and the fastest aperture of
F2.