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Lensbaby Burnside 35 vs Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R

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Lensbaby Burnside 35 vs Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Lensbaby Burnside 35 for the X Mount and Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R for the X Mount, two Standard Prime lenses from Lensbaby and Fujifilm. Both lenses have the same focal range of 35mm but different max apertures: Lensbaby Burnside 35 has a max aperture of F2.8 while the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has a max aperture of F1.4. Another major difference between these two lenses is that the Lensbaby Burnside 35 has a max format size coverage of 35mm FF, on the other hand the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has a max coverage of APS-C / DX.

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.

Lensbaby Burnside 35 Key Specs

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 374g.
  • Diameter: 70mm
  • Length: 70mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.15m

Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R Key Specs

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 187g.
  • Diameter: 65mm
  • Length: 55mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.28m
  • Max Magnification:0.17x

What type of photography are the Lensbaby Burnside 35 and Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Lensbaby Burnside 35 and the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Lensbaby Burnside 35 Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R
Bird/WildlifeFairFair
SportsFairAverage
PortraitVery GoodExcellent
TravelAverageGood
StreetGoodVery Good
WeddingVery GoodExcellent
Walk AroundAverageGood
VloggingAverageGood
LandscapeAverageGood

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Lensbaby Burnside 35 is the longer of the two lenses at 70mm. The Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R with a length of 55mm is 15mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Lensbaby Burnside 35 also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R's 65mm 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 35mm F1.4 R weighs 187g, 50% (187g) lighter than the Lensbaby Burnside 35's weight of 374g.


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
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 50mm F2 R WR Lens Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR
59mm
60mm 200g 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 Lensbaby Burnside 35 and Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R 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.

Lensbaby Burnside 35 is also available in Canon EF , Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Samsung NX, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.

Focal Range

Both lenses have the same focal range of 35mm but while Lensbaby Burnside 35 has the fastest aperture of F2.8, the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R's widest aperture value is F1.4.

Reasons to choose Lensbaby Burnside 35 over Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R

Minimum Focus Distance 0.15m vs 0.28m can focus closer to the subject

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R over Lensbaby Burnside 35

Max Aperture - Wide 1.4 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1.4 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 7 vs Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus Yes vs No Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight 187g vs 374g 187g lighter
Diameter 65mm vs 70mm 5mm smaller in diameter
Length 55mm vs 70mm 15mm shorter
Filter Thread 52mm vs 62mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification 0.17x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Lensbaby Burnside 35 and Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of Lensbaby Burnside 35 and Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust


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Lensbaby Burnside 35 vs Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Lensbaby Fujifilm
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Standard Prime Standard Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Max Format 35mm FF APS-C / DX
Focal Range 35mm 35mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour - -
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F1.4
Min Aperture F16 F16.0
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades - 7
Optics
Optical Elements 6 8
Optical Groups 4 6
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.15m 0.28m
Max Magnification - 0.17X
Autofocus No Yes
AF Motor Type No AF -
Full Time Manual
Focus Method - -
Distance Scale - -
DoF Scale - -
Distance Scale - -
Focus Distance Limiter No No
Physical Specs
Weight 374g 187g
Diameter 70mm 65mm
Length 70mm 55mm
Weather Sealing No No
Filter Thread 62mm 52mm
Hood Supplied No -
Tripod Collar No No
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