The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR and the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R 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 35mm F2 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR with a length of 45mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 60mm.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR and Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 XF 16mm F2.8 R WR weighs 155g, which means it is 15g (8%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR which has a weight of 170g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR and the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R 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-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR 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.