The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH and the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 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 GF 30mm F3.5 R WR is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH with a length of 77mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH's 70mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH and Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH weighs 128g, which means it is 380g (74%) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR which has a weight of 508g.
Filter Threads
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a filter size of 60mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R 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 60mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR:
Lens Mounts
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica TL lens mount whereas the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Leica TL Mount and Fujifilm GFX 100 II, Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Fujifilm GFX 100S for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Focal Range
Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 30mm F3.5 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 30mm.