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 35mm F1.4 R for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R with a length of 55mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR's 60mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR weighs 170g, which means it is 17g (9%) lighter than the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R which has a weight of 187g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR and the Fujifilm 35mm 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-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of 35mm but while Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR has the fastest aperture of F2, the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R's widest aperture value is F1.4.