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 23mm F1.4 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 23mm F1.4 R is the longer of the two lenses at 63mm. The Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR with a length of 46mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR's 60mm diameter.
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 XF 35mm F2 R WR weighs 170g, which means it is 130g (43%) lighter than the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R which has a weight of 300g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR and the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 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 XF 35mm F2 R WR 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 23mm F1.4 R is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
