The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R and the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 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 35mm F1.4 R is the longer of the two lenses at 55mm. The Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 with a length of 47mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2's 58mm 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 XC 35mm F2 weighs 130g, 30% (57g) lighter than the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R's weight of 187g.
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 35mm F1.4 R has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R and the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2's widest aperture value is
F2.