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 18mm F2 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 35mm F1.4 R is the longer of the two lenses at 55mm. The Fujifilm 18mm F2 R with a length of 41mm, is 14mm 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 18mm F2 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 18mm F2 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 18mm F2 R weighs 116g, 37% (71g) lighter than the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R's weight of 187g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R and the Fujifilm 18mm F2 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 18mm F2 R is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
