The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR 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 XF 35mm F2 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 with a length of 47mm, is 12mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR also has a larger diameter of 60mm compared to the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2's 58mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR and Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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, 23% (40g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR's weight of 170g.
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
Both the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR and the Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 have the same Filter thread size of 43mm.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR 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 and the fastest aperture of
F2.