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 50mm F3.5 R LM 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 50mm F3.5 R LM WR with a length of 48mm, is 35mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM WR has a larger diameter of 84mm 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 50mm F3.5 R LM WR weighs 335g, 62% (565g) lighter than the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD's weight of 900g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Fujifilm G Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Fujifilm G Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM 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 50mm F3.5 R LM WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD and the Fujifilm GF 50mm F3.5 R LM 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 50mm F3.5 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
