The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 and the Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro 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. Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro with a length of 71mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro's 64mm 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 60mm F2.4 R Macro weighs 215g, 2% (5g) lighter than the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7's weight of 220g.
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 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 APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 60mm F2.4 R Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 60mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 90mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
