The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Laowa 200mm f2 and the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS 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 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Laowa 200mm f2 with a length of 177mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR also has a larger diameter of 122mm compared to the Laowa 200mm f2's 118mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Laowa 200mm f2 and Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Laowa 200mm f2 and the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS 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. Laowa 200mm f2 weighs 1780g, which means it is 485g (21%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR which has a weight of 2265g.
Filter Threads
Both the Laowa 200mm f2 and the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR have the same Filter thread size of 105mm .
Below are links to the 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Laowa 200mm f2 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Laowa 200mm f2 is also available in the Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
200mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.0 .