The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR and the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 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. 7artisans 35mm F1.2 is the longer of the two lenses at 36mm. The Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR with a length of 23mm, is 13mm shorter.
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 27mm F2.8 R WR weighs 84g, which means it is 66g (43%) lighter than the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 which has a weight of 150g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR has a filter size of 39mm whereas the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 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 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 35mm F1.2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR and the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 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.
7artisans 35mm F1.2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 27mm F2.8 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 27mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 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.
