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 Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R and Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R and the Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH 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 18g (8%) lighter than the Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH which has a weight of 205g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH 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 Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH 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 Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH 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.