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 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 23mm F2 WR with a length of 52mm, is 7mm 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 23mm F2 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 35mm F2 R WR weighs 170g, 5% (10g) lighter than the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR's weight of 180g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR and the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR 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
Both the Fujifilm 23mm F2 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 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 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.