The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II 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. Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Kamlan 28mm F1.4 with a length of 65mm, is 30mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II also has a larger diameter of 78mm 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. Kamlan 28mm F1.4 weighs 384g, 6% (26g) lighter than the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II's weight of 410g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II has a filter size of 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Kamlan 28mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Kamlan 28mm F1.4 has the Canon EF-M 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 , and for the Canon EF-M Mount.
Kamlan 28mm F1.4 is also available in Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 16-55mm and
3.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-82.5mm 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.
