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Lensbaby Burnside 35 vs Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR

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Lensbaby Burnside 35

Standard Prime | Fujifilm X

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Lensbaby Burnside 35 vs Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Lensbaby Burnside 35 for the X Mount and Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR for the X Mount, two Standard Prime lenses from Lensbaby and Fujifilm.

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 XF 50mm F2 R WR Key Specs

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F2.0 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 200g.
  • Diameter: 60mm
  • Length: 59mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.39m
  • Max Magnification:0.15x

What type of photography are the Lensbaby Burnside 35 and Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR 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 XF 50mm F2 R WR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Lensbaby Burnside 35 Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR
Bird/WildlifeFairFair
SportsFairFair
PortraitVery GoodVery Good
TravelAverageAverage
StreetGoodAverage
WeddingVery GoodVery Good
Walk AroundAverageAverage
VloggingAverageFair
LandscapeAverageAverage

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 XF 50mm F2 R WR with a length of 59mm is 11mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Lensbaby Burnside 35 also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR's 60mm 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 XF 50mm F2 R WR weighs 200g, 46% (174g) 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
Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Lens Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R
55mm
65mm 187g Amazon B&H Photo
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 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 XF 50mm F2 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-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

Lensbaby Burnside 35 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 35mm FF format camera. Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Reasons to choose Lensbaby Burnside 35 over Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR

Focal Length - Wide 35mm vs 50mm 15mm Wider coverage
Minimum Focus Distance 0.15m vs 0.39m can focus closer to the subject

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR over Lensbaby Burnside 35

Focal Length - Tele 50mm vs 35mm 15mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 2 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 2 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 9 vs Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus Yes vs No Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight 200g vs 374g 174g lighter
Diameter 60mm vs 70mm 10mm smaller in diameter
Length 59mm vs 70mm 11mm shorter
Filter Thread 46mm vs 62mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Max Magnification 0.15x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Lensbaby Burnside 35 and Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of Lensbaby Burnside 35 and Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization


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Lensbaby Burnside 35 vs Fujifilm XF 50mm F2 R WR 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 50mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour - Black, silver
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 F2.0
Min Aperture F16 F16
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades - 9
Optics
Optical Elements 6 9
Optical Groups 4 7
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.15m 0.39m
Max Magnification - 0.15X
Autofocus No Yes
AF Motor Type No AF Stepper motor
Full Time Manual
Focus Method - Internal
Distance Scale - No
DoF Scale - No
Distance Scale - No
Focus Distance Limiter No No
Physical Specs
Weight 374g 200g
Diameter 70mm 60mm
Length 70mm 59mm
Materials - Metal
Weather Sealing No Yes
Filter Thread 62mm 46mm
Hood Supplied No Yes
Tripod Collar No No
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