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 OM System 25mm F1.8 II 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 OM System 25mm F1.8 II with a length of 41mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the OM System 25mm F1.8 II's 56mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R and OM System 25mm F1.8 II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R and the OM System 25mm F1.8 II 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. OM System 25mm F1.8 II weighs 156g, 16% (31g) lighter than the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R's weight of 187g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has a filter size of 52mm whereas the OM System 25mm F1.8 II has a 46mm 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 46mm filters that we recommend for the OM System 25mm F1.8 II:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the OM System 25mm F1.8 II 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 OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
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 OM System 25mm F1.8 II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 50mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
