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Lensbaby Burnside 35 vs Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R

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Lensbaby Burnside 35 vs Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Lensbaby Burnside 35 for the X Mount and the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R for the X Mount, two Standard Prime lenses from Lensbaby and Fujifilm.

We will start by looking briefly at the main specs of these two lenses, and in the next section, we will start analyzing them in more detail and listing the pros and cons of each lens.

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 56mm F1.2 R Key Specs

  • 56mm Focal Range
  • F1.2 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 405g.
  • Diameter: 73mm
  • Length: 70mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.7m
  • Max Magnification: 0.09x

What type of photography are the Lensbaby Burnside 35 and Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 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 56mm F1.2 R for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Lensbaby Burnside 35 Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R
Bird/WildlifeFairAverage
SportsFairGood
PortraitVery GoodExcellent
TravelAverageFair
StreetGoodAverage
WeddingVery GoodVery Good
Walk AroundAverageFair
VloggingAverageAverage
LandscapeAverageFair

Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R was replaced by Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR vs
Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR vs

Size and Weight Comparison

The 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. Lensbaby Burnside 35 weighs 374g, which means it is 31g (7%) lighter than the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R which has a weight of 405g.


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 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

Lens Mounts

Both the Lensbaby Burnside 35 and the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 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

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 56mm F1.2 R is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 84mm when used on a APS-C format camera.

Reasons to choose Lensbaby Burnside 35 over Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R

Focal Length - Wide 35mm vs 56mm 21mm Wider coverage
Weight 374g vs 405g 31g lighter
Diameter 70mm vs 73mm 3mm smaller in diameter
Minimum Focus Distance 0.15m vs 0.7m can focus closer to the subject

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R over Lensbaby Burnside 35

Focal Length - Tele 56mm vs 35mm 21mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1.2 vs 2.8 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1.2 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
Max Magnification 0.09x vs x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Lensbaby Burnside 35 and Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of Lensbaby Burnside 35 and Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 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 56mm F1.2 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
Focal Range 35mm 56mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour - Black
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 F1.2
Min Aperture F16 F16.0
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades - 7
Optics
Optical Elements 6 11
Optical Groups 4 8
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.15m 0.7m
Max Magnification - 0.09X
Autofocus No Yes
AF Motor Type No AF Micromotor
Full Time Manual
Focus Method - Internal
Distance Scale - No
DoF Scale - No
Distance Scale - No
Focus Distance Limiter No No
Physical Specs
Weight 374g 405g
Diameter 70mm 73mm
Length 70mm 70mm
Materials - Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No No
Filter Thread 62mm 62mm
Hood Supplied No -
Tripod Collar No No
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