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 14mm F2.8 R 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 14mm F2.8 R is the longer of the two lenses at 58mm. The Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R with a length of 55mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 65mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R and Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R and the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R 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 35mm F1.4 R weighs 187g, which means it is 48g (20%) lighter than the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R which has a weight of 235g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R has a 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R and the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R 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 .
Focal Range
Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R 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.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 14mm F2.8 R is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 21mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.