The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro and the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM 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 30mm F2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 79mm. The Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM with a length of 56mm, is 23mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro and Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro and the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM 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. Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM weighs 190g, 2% (5g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro's weight of 195g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has the Canon EF-S 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 Canon T8i , Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 30mm F2.8 Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 30mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
45mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
45mm .
On the other hand, the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 56mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
