The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR and the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM 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. Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 55mm. The Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR with a length of 52mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR has a larger diameter of 60mm compared to the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM's 52mm 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 23mm F2 WR weighs 180g, which means it is 20g (9%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM which has a weight of 200g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR and the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM have the same Filter thread size of 43mm.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM has the Leica 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 Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss C Biogon T2,8/35 ZM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
