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 Kamlan 28mm F1.4 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. Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 65mm. The Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 with a length of 47mm, is 18mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 has a larger diameter of 58mm compared to the Kamlan 28mm F1.4's 55mm 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 254g (66%) lighter than the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 which has a weight of 384g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 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 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 Kamlan 28mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 and the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 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.
Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF-M , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 42mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.