The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 and the Fujifilm 23mm F2 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 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 71mm. The Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR with a length of 52mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 and Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 and the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR Size and Weight 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 23mm F2 WR weighs 180g, 25% (60g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8's weight of 240g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR has a 43mm 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 XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 and the Fujifilm 23mm F2 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-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 .
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 16-50mm F2.8-4.8 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 Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
