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 Samyang 85mm F1.4 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. Samyang 85mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 75mm. The Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR with a length of 46mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 85mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 78mm 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 369g (68%) lighter than the Samyang 85mm F1.4 which has a weight of 539g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Samyang 85mm F1.4 has a 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 85mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Samyang 85mm F1.4 has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Samyang 85mm F1.4 is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
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 Samyang 85mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 136mm.
