The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR and the Olympus M 45mm f1.8 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 50mm F2 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The Olympus M 45mm f1.8 with a length of 46mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR also has a larger diameter of 60mm compared to the Olympus M 45mm f1.8's 56mm 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. Olympus M 45mm f1.8 weighs 116g, 42% (84g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR's weight of 200g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Olympus M 45mm f1.8 has a 37mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR:
And these are the 37mm filters that we recommend for the Olympus M 45mm f1.8:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Olympus M 45mm f1.8 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 XF 50mm F2 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Olympus M 45mm f1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 90mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
