The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD and the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 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. Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR with a length of 74mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD's 83mm diameter.
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. Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR weighs 390g, 56% (510g) lighter than the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD's weight of 900g.
Filter Threads
The Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD and the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR has the same Fujifilm G lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm G lenses are Hasselblad X2D II, Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad X1D II.
Focal Range
Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 89mm.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 35-70mm F4.5-5.6 WR has a focal range of 35-70mm and 2.0X zoom ratio .
