The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR and Samyang 35mm F1.2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 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. Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR weighs 360g, which means it is 60g (14%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.2 which has a weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.2 has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.2:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.2 has the Micro Four Thirds 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 , and for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
Samyang 35mm F1.2 is also available in Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang 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.