The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR and the 7artisans 35mm F2 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 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The 7artisans 35mm F2 with a length of 41mm, is 48mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the 7artisans 35mm F2's 50mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR and 7artisans 35mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR and the 7artisans 35mm F2 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. 7artisans 35mm F2 weighs 320g, 27% (120g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR's weight of 440g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has a filter size of 72mm whereas the 7artisans 35mm F2 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 35mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR and the 7artisans 35mm F2 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 .
Canon EF-M and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR has a focal range of 16-80mm and
5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-120mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the 7artisans 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.
