The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 and the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM 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 33mm F1.4 R LM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 74mm. The Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 with a length of 59mm, is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR also has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023's 59mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 and Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 and the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM 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. Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 weighs 337g, which means it is 23g (6%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR which has a weight of 360g.
Filter Threads
The Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR has a 58mm 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 Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR:
Lens Mounts
The Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1 , Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
