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 Olympus M 25mm F1.8 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 35mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 47mm. The Olympus M 25mm F1.8 with a length of 41mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 58mm compared to the Olympus M 25mm F1.8's 56mm 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 6g (4%) lighter than the Olympus M 25mm F1.8 which has a weight of 136g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Olympus M 25mm F1.8 has a 46mm 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 46mm filters that we recommend for the Olympus M 25mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Olympus M 25mm F1.8 has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
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 Olympus M 25mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 50mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
