The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 WR and the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR 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 8mm F3.5 WR is the longer of the two lenses at 53mm. The Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR with a length of 45mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 WR also has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 WR and Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 WR and the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR Size and Weight 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 16mm F2.8 R WR weighs 155g, 27% (60g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 WR's weight of 215g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 WR has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 WR:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 8mm F3.5 WR and the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR 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 8mm F3.5 WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 8mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
12mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 16mm F2.8 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
