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Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR vs Zeiss Touit 2.850M

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Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR

Standard Prime | Fujifilm X

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Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8

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Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR vs Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR and Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8, two Standard Prime lenses from Fujifilm and Zeiss. Both lenses have the same focal range of 50mm but different max apertures: Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR has a max aperture of F2.0 while the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 has a max aperture of F2.8.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR Key Specs

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F2.0 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 200g.
  • Diameter: 60mm
  • Length: 59mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.39m
  • Max Magnification:0.15x

Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 Key Specs

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 290g.
  • Diameter: 65mm
  • Length: 91mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.15m
  • Max Magnification:1x

What type of photography are the Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR and Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 lenses good for?

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 Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8
Bird/WildlifeFairFair
SportsFairFair
PortraitVery GoodVery Good
TravelAverageAverage
StreetAverageAverage
WeddingVery GoodVery Good
Walk AroundAverageAverage
VloggingFairFair
LandscapeAverageAverage
MacroPoorVery Good

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR with a length of 59mm is 32mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR's 60mm diameter.

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 50mm F2 R WR weighs 200g, which means it is 90g (31%) lighter than the Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 which has a weight of 290g.


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
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Lens Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R
55mm
65mm 187g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 56mm F1.4 C
60mm
67mm 280g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C Lens Sigma 30mm F1.4 C
73mm
65mm 265g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R WR
59mm
60mm 170g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR
74mm
67mm 360g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XC 35mm F2 Lens Fujifilm XC 35mm F2
47mm
58mm 130g Amazon B&H Photo
7artisans 35mm F1.2 Lens 7artisans 35mm F1.2
36mm
mm 150g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R Lens Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R
70mm
73mm 405g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR and Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.

Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 is also available in Sony E mount.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR over Zeiss Touit 2.850M

Max Aperture - Wide 2 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 2 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 9 vs Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight 200g vs 290g 90g lighter
Diameter 60mm vs 65mm 5mm smaller in diameter
Length 59mm vs 91mm 32mm shorter
Filter Thread 46mm vs 52mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust

Reasons to choose Zeiss Touit 2.850M over Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR

Minimum Focus Distance 0.15m vs 0.39m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 1x vs 0.15x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR and Zeiss Touit 2.850M
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR and Zeiss Touit 2.850M
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Distance Scale No vs No No Distance Scale assist



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Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR vs Zeiss Touit 50mm f2.8 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Fujifilm Zeiss
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Standard Prime Standard Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 50mm 50mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Black, silver Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.0 F2.8
Min Aperture F16 F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 9 14
Optical Groups 7 11
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.39m 0.15m
Max Magnification 0.15X 1X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor Micromotor
Full Time Manual
Focus Method Internal Unknown
Distance Scale No No
DoF Scale No No
Distance Scale No No
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 200g 290g
Diameter 60mm 65mm
Length 59mm 91mm
Materials Metal Unknown
Weather Sealing Yes Unknown
Filter Thread 46mm 52mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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